[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Also, uh... 26th episode! I straight up didn't know about that until now! Apparently it was a DVD bonus thing, so I guess, to be fair, it actually isn't part of the show's normal run.

I might actually leave a bit of a gap before I get around to that and the special/movie thing, because darn it, that finale was so good I think I owe it to it to let that sit for a bit. Despite going out of its way to assure us the story of GARO is far from over, it's like I said at the start -- best not to treat this series as a mere starter pack for more stuff.

Because, really, it's totally complete, as is, you know? Even if this franchise never did take off the way it obviously deserved to, these 25 episodes alone really feel like they kind of said and did everything they wanted to do, while bringing it all to a suitably satisfying and epic conclusion.

The DVD special is... well, it's interesting. For a start, it was definitely made closer to the midpoint of the show than the end. Second, it's mostly just some quiet character stuff that's really good but developed in definitely odd ways. It's a lot of fun, but definitely a tonal shift when watched right after the finale.

[DreamSword]

Episode 26: Smile

I...

Wha...

This episode sent me to another plane of existence.

I almost don't even wanna talk about it, because legit, this episode is a friggen experience. You NEED to watch it as raw and cold as possible.

Like, just when you think it can't possibly go any farther than it has, it does. And yet it somehow manages to still have an emotional core at the end? I don't know if this episode is insane or an actual masterpiece.

Just... just go watch it. You cannot possibly be expecting this to go the way it does after an entire show like what GARO was.

[Enchilada645]

Switchblade's description is apt.

But yeah, just watch it. I didn't even rate it on my media thread properly. Just ?/10 because yeah

[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by DreamSword

Episode 26: Smile

I...

Wha...

This episode sent me to another plane of existence.

I almost don't even wanna talk about it, because legit, this episode is a friggen experience. You NEED to watch it as raw and cold as possible.

Like, just when you think it can't possibly go any farther than it has, it does. And yet it somehow manages to still have an emotional core at the end? I don't know if this episode is insane or an actual masterpiece.

Just... just go watch it. You cannot possibly be expecting this to go the way it does after an entire show like what GARO was.

Yep. All of this is why I frickin' love this episode.

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Enchilada645

Switchblade's description is apt.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Yep. All of this is why I frickin' love this episode.

I honestly have to give it to you Switchblade. You managed to describe it perfectly without giving way just how wild it actually gets.

And yeah, this is easily one of the most memorable episodes across the franchise. I feel like when I get old and describe this episode to someone they'll just assume I've gone senile. Which, ya know, granted, but like...

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Also! There'll be a slight delay on me covering Beast of the Demon Night as I'd ideally like to watch that on a night where I don't have work. So hopefully it'll just be an extra day or two.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by DreamSword

[CENTER]Episode 26: Smile

I remember it. I was also impressed at the time. I did not expect that GARO could go into comedy so much and still remain himself. Plus, the jewelry actors were given a chance to show their faces.

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

I remember it. I was also impressed at the time. I did not expect that GARO could go into comedy so much and still remain himself. Plus, the jewelry actors were given a chance to show their faces.

The voice actors for Zaruba and Silva getting to show up was a definite treat to be sure!

[DreamSword]

Also, as this experience through GARO is winding down, I want to ask all of you for your input on any other non-Big Three Toku you feel I should check out. I already have a few in mind, but if enough people recommend anything specific I'll most likely prioritize watching those over some others.

[weedle013ZiO]

When Kenji Matsuda and Masahiro Inoue turned into Makai Knights tho…

[Enchilada645]

I will always be the one who advocates for and will say

"Watch Dogengers!"

It's 3 Seasons deep with a 4th on the way this year.