And not in a good way. I guess that they ran out of obscure cultural references for books and decided to go for music instead?
Once again, the episode focuses around an artificial human being, this time a puppet that was created by a music box maker for the sole purpose of playing a violin piece that acts as a brain-washer and a drug all in one so that the unexplained villains can take over the country
Also, the end of this episode shows that Gainax is up to their old tricks. The climax of the episode was just a bunch of still frames, and the animation after that point was mostly character mouths moving, a little smoke and some head turning. I guess that once again Gainax went over budget, which makes me a little concerned about the last two episodes, since the animation is one of the major reasons why I'm still watching this show. However, it does look like the focus is going to turn towards some of the bigger questions that the series has been hinting about all along, since the bit after the credits and before the preview focused on the girl who is trapped in the library. Hopefully we'll get some of Huey's backstory next week and maybe an answer about why he always wears that glove? If there's anything close to a wrap-up for the finale of this series, I'll be satisfied.
Images from NicoNico.com.
I didn't realize that even the original author wants to end the series. Not too surprising though.
ReplyDeleteI never even thought about Huey's glove. Always just assumed it was because he was a proper British gentleman.
@draggle1
ReplyDeleteYeah, there's been a disagreement; the author wants to end the series but the editors want to keep it going.
It just one of those things that stuck out to me. I get the feeling that it's because of the keybearer mark, but that still leaves the question of why he would hide it, like if it's a rule or something. IDK.
Total Gainax thing at the end. Yes.
ReplyDeleteWow, I wouldn't be surprised if animation in the last ep isn't very good, which would suck.
Hmmm, if the editors want to keep it going it must be selling well. I'd love to see the demographic on the sales.
@animekritik
ReplyDeleteI will laugh if it turns out like the end of Kare Kano, with just a bunch of uncolored still images narrated in monotone by some guy. XD I doubt it will get that bad though.
I'm interested in the demographics too. I'm not really sure what the target group would be for this series.
I have a nagging feeling that the 'Gainax End' is going to be about Huey turning out to be a Phantom Book. Just imagine!
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