I wouldn’t say this went in the direction of the dreaded “serious” episode. Witch Watch still has that test to pass. But this was at least a little more grounded than usual, and thematically consistent. There was no obvious three-chapter structure but a pretty consistent theme from start to finish. And that theme is love, …
Even though the oncoming bullet train headed straight for Billy Mumphrey was obvious to everyone involved but him, I still felt sorry for the guy. Urino-kun is someone who should never have gotten involved with people like this – he’s in way over his head. Cruel and sadistic as it was, Osanai’s assessment of him …
As good as Midori no Majo-hen has been, it’s notable that we haven’t had “real” Ciel for a good chunk of it. That the show has managed to remain compelling is a testament to the rest of the cast, and the writing generally. But Ciel being Ciel is really at the core of Kuroshitsuji, so …
Maybe for the first time, this week I really felt conscious of the manic pacing this adaptation has to incorporate. Longtime readers will know of my penchant for scribbling notes over the course of an episode. Well, I can’t remember the last time an ep ate up so much of my notepad – wow. There …
Boy, we sure like to end episodes with people shot in the head, don’t we? Impressions: Not that I believe for a moment that not-Harry Osborn is actally dead, as he’s pretty much the only one who makes any sense to have set up the kidnapping and tried to take advantage of it for …
Wait. The cult was crazy? I’m shocked. SHOCKED. Impressions: This was certainly an episode of all time. The newest wild goose hunt is to go to a weird AI cult that’s basically the Amish mixed with Scientology. They worship an AI who only speaks through the one dude who of course has an entire …
