Re:Zero S3
Short Synopsis: Season 3 of Re:Zero.
Lenlo: The premier Isekai is back, with a triple length pilot episode! And you know what? It was… alright. Probably didn’t need to be an hour and a half, and some of the issues from the previous season like characters not shutting up and getting to the point are still present. But those just seem to be Tappei’s style, however much I’m not a fan. It also felt like Subaru had regressed at times, with characters praising him for the same pigheadedness that got him in trouble in previous seasons. Still, it’s a clear step up from last season and most of my issues seem to at least be done with a purpose this time, at least the two times it happened in this pilot. My biggest praise though has to be what Re:Zero is doing with the side characters. I enjoyed the focus they got, with Betty and the Astrea family in particular standing out. Their rapport with each other and the rest of the cast, Betty’s voice lines, all of that was good. Again, probably didn’t need to be an hour and a half, the show really isn’t that remarkable outside the time looping shenanigans, but I understand wanting to get us right into the action instead of boring us with 3 weeks of random bullshit. And you know what? I think it mostly succeeded, I’m already more invested in these villains than I was the rabbit, and the location and characters caught up in it are much more interesting. Suffice to say, as a downer on Season 2, I’m kind of looking forward to this now. Not sold on it yet, but I’m in.
Potential: 60%
The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan
Short Synopsis: After the heroic death of his grandfather, a guy – who happens to be in the weakest class – looks to establish the strongest clan in town.
Mario: I suppose I can give credits to this episode on how clear its intention is. Upon seeing this party do their mission, you learn all the things you’re supposed to know: how a “Talker” functions (and how others perceive it), the MC’s ability to strategize, and his reckless approach. Does all this make up an exciting episode? Not really. The visuals lack any flair, and Noel’s attitude is difficult to relate at times. He picks unnecessary fights with his teammates, and in total disregard for their opinions. It’s bad enough that I actually feel he deserved what happened at the end, and I don’t think the other guy is going to stay with him for long.
Potential: 10%
Lenlo: Talker is a pretty standard MMO-Like fantasy world with classes, skills, and even an overly edgy backstory for the MC. But unlike Ragna Crimson, which knows exactly what it is and revels in the edge, Talker seems to actually take itself seriously. This takes a lot of the prospective fun out of it, especially with as lackluster battles as Talker has. What’s weird though is that group dynamic is actually kind of nice. The MC has a goal and he actively seeks it out, completely willing to step on others and push them into things they don’t want to get his way. And one of his party members, a complete piece of shit, is totally willing to go along with him! They hate each other, but they’re united in purpose, and that’s kind of cool. I’m not expecting much from Talker moving forward, it’s not a complete wash but it hasn’t caught my interest I’m afraid.
Potential: 5%
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
Short Synopsis: Man moves into shrine so he can attend medical school, on the condition that he marry one of the priest’s three daughters and inherit the shrine.
Lenlo: This is really just a modern take on Love Hina isn’t it? Guy trying to go to college, ends up living with a bunch of girls for free on some weird deal/circumstances, ends up falling for them? Only for this one it’s baked into the plot that he has to marry one of the girls living here. To be frank, I’m not sure how I feel about that last bit. Isn’t this basically just selling your daughters to a guy to force him to inherit the shrine? Tack on a bunch of ecchi fan service, which the show tries to act self-aware about by having him overhear the girls changing and then not open, but it’s kind of ruined when the girls open it anyways and give him a face full of tits. Also one of the girls is 14, which makes the whole marriage plot really weird? It’s kind of a foregone conclusion that the middle sister with red hair is going to win, but still. This whole setup is kind of just weird and uncomfortable. If you want an ecchi romance this will probably work for you? It definitely looks fine enough, unlike a lot of shitty ecchi. But for me, it’s a hard pass.
Potential: 1%
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