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Abyss

Matsuri recognizes Abyss, Amamiya’s second personality, she already knew about it and we are given a quick explanation, not hard to predict. Ageha gets distracted with all this and Yusaka gets the first shot. Abyss then goes to attack Yusaka but, he nearly infects her, being stopped by Ageha who hits him back. Then, Abyss gets all happy about Ageha being saved but, he says he just wants the old Amamiya back. Abyss gets really pissed with this.

Yusaka uses one of his special powers again and Ageha is forced to gather Amamiya and Matsuri and defend with Melchsee’s Door again.

It was nice to see Abyss’s thoughts when Ageha rejected her, it’s nice to see her personality properly developed instead of being just some blank crazy person. Since Amamiya created this second personality with half of her "feelings", it’s injust that Abyss has to be the one to be trapped while Amamiya gets her freedom. Still, this kind of made the fight quite different from what I expected. Ageha and Abyss didn’t kick Yusaka’s ass badass-style and got on the defensive instead.

The chapter ends Yusaka threatening to use his special power again. Ageha is really tired and may not be able to defend again so, he dashes forward to prevent it. Yusaka was already expecting this.

Nice chapter, there were some cool fight shots and Abyss got some nice development.

Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Zettō Kanna

Director: Keitaro Motonaga
Studio: WHITE FOX
Length: 12 Episodes
Year: 2010
Genre: Historical, Adventure, Action

Opening: "Meiya Kadenrou" by Minami Kuribayashi
Ending: "Tasogare no Getsuka" by Yousei Teikoku

Synopsis: Shichika Yasuri is the seventh leader of the martial art known as Kyoto-Ryuu, and lives an isolated existence on an island with his sister, Nanami. One day a military leader Togame tells him the story of twelve legendary katana, inspiring Shichika to go on a journey to find them.

This series will be airing one episode per month, each with about 50m runtime. So, after a great rebellion, the hero Mutsue, who stoped it was exiled to an island for fear of his strength. Today, his daughter, Nanami and son, Shichika, still live there, being that his son as kept the family’s special "sword" style alive.

Togame, a Shogunate’s strategist, arrives at the island to request Shichika’s help. There’s one famous sword maker, Shikizaki, who was close to the original head of the Kyotouryuu. He made 12 special swords which are said to defeat entire armies. Togame wants Shichika’s help in retrieving them before old rebels get a hold of them. Meanwhile, all the ninjas and swordsman they sent yet, disappeared having obtained the swords for themselves.

Togame wants Shichika to help her out of love, she says it very bluntly lol. One of the 12 Maniwa ninja corps head has come with her to kill her and Shichika. He has some interesting abilities. Still, he fights Shichika and he’s no match. The action wasn’t anything great, far from that, since I was expecting the action to be one this episode’s highlights. Maniwa Koumori ends up telling the truth about Togame’s reasons to Shichiko. She’s the daughter of the rebel Mutsue killed and her goal is to raise in the Shogunate and eventually rule it. Not sure on how much of that is real. Anyway, Shichika gets interested in her for real and it also seems she cares for him so, they both leave to complete the task.

The music was okay, what you would expect from a "samurai" based anime, still not anything that really influenced me. The OP is okay, has some really nice art that reminds of old Japanese stuff and the Okami game. My main problem with it is that I definitely don’t like the music. It’s more or less the same with the ED.

Overall, this episode was weird, no only the art but also the dialogs and the way characters think. Although that’s good in it’s own way, making this anime quite different from most out there. There’s some very subtle comedy throughout the episode, mainly related to Shichika being dumb. It let me down a little because I was expecting more eye candy and definitely more and better action. Still, this series has potential and I’m expecting it to get better, while I’ll also probably get more used to this style in future episodes. The next episode preview looks good.

• Next Episode: Zantō Namakura

Cry Wine and Sell Vinegar

Nice intro, starting with the final scene, with one of Selty’s jobs going bad when some "monster", aka the Slasher guy(/probably girl), appears and stabs her, then running away. "She" basically looks like the girl from the ring but, holding a sword. No idea what the point was lol still looked damned cool. Anyway, the first half is dedicated to Mikado’s school life. Mikado, Kida and Anri have an interesting love triangle, although the girl doesn’t really seem interested in any of the two at that level. Still, some funny and well thought situations. We also learn that Mika left because of Yagiri stalking her, I really had it all wrong lol, still nothing you could just normally predict.

For the second half, some new guy appears, a mysterious reporter, he’s asking about the strongest in Ikebukuro and has a strange girl living with him. Mikado thinks about "having been to the dark side", not sure how serious he is and he’s afraid that Mikado might be on it’s way lol although it all seems just him exaggerating.

Yagiri is found by Mikado with another girl, who also seems to have her head "re-attached", no idea what to thing about this yet. Anyway, everything ends up converging in the same alley with Mikado and Kida just passing by the Slasher as she runs from Selty and onto the supposed Yellow Scarves.

Really nice episode, not as intense as it sets itself to be, still damn good. The Slasher was an awesome addiction, it really brings back memories from the demon in Baccano!. I just got even more excited with this series. Also nice to see the two main characters being developed, with Kida showing to be more than just some funny yet blank character.

The next episode seems to shed some light about the Dollars and lots of stuff happening and characters crossing paths. It seems some characters will turn out to be even more important than they appear, can’t wait.

• Next Episode: Always On the Move

^{Round 05}
Lady x Lady!!

This episode focus on Selnia and Saikyou’s relationship since they first started attending the academy. They were the top students, with Saikyou coming on first, she also started a rivalry with Selnia about it, that’s been going on until today, Selnia is jealous of her grades. On the other hand, Saikyou is jealous of Selnia’s body and "idol" status.

In between all this, there’s a water problem in the academy and the girls have to use the hot springs. We get confirmation of Daichi’s girlness, Todoroki tries to peep and Akiharu gets accidentally in trouble, like always. Some funny stuff but, definitely not among the best.

Overall, nice episode, although quite less funny than the previous ones. The focus was Selnia and Saikyou’s development, they both admit to their rivalry healthy. Not anything special but, nice to see some development. The rest of the episode had some fun stuff and lots of fanservice with the two main female characters.. can’t really complain lol. Next episode seems to focus on Daichi.

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• Next Episode: Secret Versus Boy?

^{Scene 100}
Meeting with a Mortal Enemy

Clare is met with the "worst" possibility, Priscilla doesn’t even know who she is. Although that’s to be expected since Priscilla never even saw her after awakening.

It also seems Priscilla has been following Teresa’s smell for a long time, not really knowing why but, expecting to regain her memories. Anyway, Clare attacks but, she has no chance, the others are forced to interfere and just don’t dye because Priscilla haven’t felt like it yet. Clare states she’s abandoning her humanity, she’s going to awaken. This has been her plan all along. Finding Raki was just a wish.

Well, at least, that’s what her intentions seem like but, she only awakens her limbs, just like she did in Pieta to defeat Ricardo. Only now, it has no effect, Priscilla takes all her extra limbs off without much hassle. Priscilla seems bored, asking why Clare didn’t awaken for real, although I don’t think that would make much of a difference, even if Clare has the potential to grow enormously when awakening, probably because of Teresa’s flesh, she still shouldn’t be able to compete with Priscilla who always had the biggest potential.

Right now, I’m guessing Priscilla will only meet her level if she goes to fight on the main land. By the way, can’t wait until that part of the plot becomes more relevant.

Awesome chapter.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

The Blazzing Glaciers

Ichigo is shocked of how Aizen is defeating every shinigami one by one. But, once Soifon’s turn comes, things turn out differently. Just as she attacks, Hitsugaya uses his power to freeze Aizen’s hand. Soifon attack but, Aizen says he can overcome her certain kill power simply by using his huge reiatsu. Then, Kyouraku appears out of Aizen’s shadow in the ice, almost finishing him, not sure of this part. Then Hitsugaya deals a killing blow too, using Shinji’s invert powers.

Aizen seems really surprised, everything happened on top of another. Could this really have done some damage to Aizen? Is Ichigo going to try and finish him now?

Awesome chapter, can’t wait to read the rest.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Danzo’s Death

Awesome chapter. Sasuke easily tells Karin she’s just a burden if she’s going to get caught. I wonder how will Suigetsu and Juugo react when they know this, if they ever get out. Anyway, Danzo takes us on a flashback trip, a pretty cool one, makes you understand Danzo a little better. He was actually, as best as he could, trying to do the right thing for the village. We also learn "how" the Nidaime died and Sarutobi become Hokage.

Anyway, Danzo dies and sets off one final jutsu sucking his nearby enemies to die with him. Madara and Sasuke get away easily. Sasuke states Konoha is next.

Meanwhile, Sakura, how stupid, really tries to put everyone to sleep once they are nearby Sasuke. Sai, expecting this, puts a stop it. He also stops anyone else from proceeding. I think they could actually take Sasuke in his state, if he was alone but, that’s still expecting some losses. Of course Sakura going their alone.. she’s just too conceived about her self, really.. she wouldn’t last some minutes.

The Kakashi is also hurrying to Sakura’s position. I think the only chance they have is having Naruto with them and still.. the sharing is really some messed up shit, I’m not even sure even Nagato could have taken them, even if they hadn’t found the real one.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Executing The Counterattack

Lots of gantzers appear and quickly overpower the ground soldiers in the area. They try to "take them prisoners". One of the aliens tries talking but, can’t be understood. Then, they suddenly start attacking using their watch-weapons. The gantzers weren’t expecting them to be harmed and many die before they kill them all.

I was hoping for them to be merciful and don’t kill them at first but, now we all know they must be killed on sight. Meanwhile, the school continues following the original Kurono. The streets are a mess, this chapter was one of the goriest in a while. Night comes and the invaders retreat temporarily.

All gantzers must have been sent to theirs capitals all around the world (or wherever the attacks are taking place). No idea why they are retreating at night. I’m really curious about the next chapter. I doubt they will counter attack right now with all the damage. Still, tomorrow the fight will be even tougher. Those human-looking small aliens are also coming for Kurono and the others.

Really, can’t wait, nice chapter.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5