He started out as an irrational short-tempered badass, then as the series progresses, he happens to be very intelligent and reasons with logic before he bursts. Mahiro came out to be most impressive outta the bunch. It’s hard to pick which one would be my favorite since they’re all very likable. While the story is predictable, it’s where the execution matters like in all Shakespeare stories tells you the outline of the plot before reading it.Īs for the characters, most of them start out as archetypes but develops as individuals. There are lots of Hamlet lines being quoted throughout, though most of it are the same ones being repeated but has a deep meaning matching the circumstances of the plot and little bit of The Tempest. I found the 2nd half to be a bit more enjoyable with its romantic comedy subplots. Needless to say, I loved the show throughout its entirety. But for those who’ve read The Tempest by Shakespeare, the change should be obvious, let alone the the title itself. A casual viewer would be disappointed because most of the serious tone has dissipated in the 2nd half as it makes room for more comedic scenes. I viewed the first 12 eps as the tragedy arc and the 2nd half tragicomedy. 2nd flaw is there was not a single mention on fate of both Yoshino’s and Mahiro’s parents. None the less, it was still interesting to watch the mind battle. Thankfully, the show compressed that down to 4 eps.
In the manga, that arc alone took up to 10 chapters. Then we have the arc with Samon taken place at Mt. Yoshino and Mahiro were stuck in the same town in the first 3 eps and the fight with Natsumura lasted an entire ep and half. First off is the rough pacing in the first half of the show. Zetsuen no Tempest isn’t a perfect show as it does share some flaws. Everything else felt stale after watching newly aired eps. Out of all the shows in the two previous seasons, this is the only one that got my 100% attention.
It’s theatrical, operatic, thought provoking and unlike anything in recent years that surely leave a mark on my anime viewing history. The best way for me to describe this show is – Shakespeare style in anime A murdered girl, brother seeking revenge, secret lovers, schemes, sorcery, deceptions. O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right! Right when Yoshino and Aika blurted out Hamlet lines, I knew there was something special emitting from this show. The first two minutes on the debut episode got me hooked. The character designs looked very bishonen from the 90s and to hear that it was BONES doing the animation caught my attention. Yoshino, Mahiro, Hakaze, AikaLooking back when it started, I had no idea what this show was going to be about. I think it’s quite fitting when Mahiro said, “Here’s where it begins.” because magic no longer exist and a new journey awaits them. She based her life on a written script rather than following her own. Mahiro pretty much nailed every line that made Aika flawed.
The grave scene where Mahiro and Yoshino coming to terms with her death is a great closure. Criticism aside, seeing Aika one last time was touching and hilarious when she trolled our boys. Either way, it didn’t bother me as much as others did. In the manga, Yoshino rejects her since he feels he doesn’t deserve her but she responds that he’s the only one for her. It’s a bit out of character for Yoshino to immediately accept Hakaze’s feelings for him because of how sudden it is. However the last scene has gotten people worked up on the possible Hakaze and Yoshino hookup. A month has passed since the final battle and everyone’s got a happy ending. The last 2/3 of the ep is dedicated to the epilogue which is something you don’t see much often in animes nowadays. Though I can’t help it but to scratch my head on it’s “nick of time” arrival. The Sword of Exodus was actually mentioned by Aika herself during her meeting with Hakaze so that proof alone rules out the deus ex machina assumption. I was one of them too, but after thinking about for a while, it’s actually quite logical considering how illogical that world is. On the other hand, I’ve noticed many people complaining about the Sword of Exodus appearing as if it pulled a deus ex machina. Just as expected, Yoshino only got grazed but from a dramatic standpoint, it’s a big cop out making that whole cliffhanger absolutely pointless. Tell you the truth, I was a little worried after that forced penultimate cliffhanger. To start things off, here are my thoughts on the final episode.
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