Wow just wow!!!
It's finally over T___T
I actually delayed this by 3 days before the last episode since i really don't want it to end. But alas i had to watch the finale.
Lots of amazing scenes and emotions that's pouring out of me right now.
First off, it looks like Ensei really does love Shuurei romantically! Seiran assumed too much that Ensei won't go after her, so that's why Ensei told Seiran not to expect that Ensei he won't be making a move on Shuurei at all.
Jyuusan-hime is really a beauty!!! She really does look like Shuurei in blue hair and blue eyes! She's also more busty than her(sorry Shurei XD)
Ryuuki is finally back at Kiyou! Seems Seiran is still pissed about Shuuei leaving Ryuuki alone, but now that Shuuei has abandoned his family, he can finally be at the emperor side until the end.
Man i though Ki, Kouki really fired Tan Tan, btu instead made him an undercover officer in another region. So at least he can rank up and won't hinder Shuurei since Seiga loves to used people for his gain.
Still seeing Tan Tan leave was sad as hell. At first i didn't like him since he's lazy and doesn't help Shuurei. But he really did grew on me and made a lot of amazing observations that helped Shuurei and others in need. He's definitely one of my favorite characters in the series!! Sayonara Tan Tan! Hope to see you soon!!
Ryuuki finally has finally found his resolved as the emperor. He even indirectly called Ou Ki in front of everyone. This is gonna be intense for sure!
I really love how others are there for Ryuuki! Even Kouyuu who has endured so much, he finally did 100 years of work so that he can be in the sidfe of emperor. Even Ensei, Shuurei, Shouka, Ryuuren and Yuushin will be there as well! He'll never be alone like he used to!
Still, i wished Jyuusan-hime was there, since she's now filling the position Shusui previously had.
Finally!! Ryuuki mans up and tells Shuurei that he can no longer wait for Shuurei forever. Someday he will get married and hopefully Shuurei has to do something about it or she'll regret it for the rest of her life. I'm glad Ryuuki is now on the offense mode and Shuurei has to do work if she still wants to be with Ryuuki.
Still, Jyuusan-hime seems to be the only candidate other than Shuurei. So man Ryuuki is lucky to either have Shuurei or Jyuusan-hime! It's hard to choose for me since Jyuusan-hime has been amazing. But of course, we can't let our heroine Shuurei herself be down like that!
I'm glad they showed characters from various places!! Still disappointed that after the plague arc. We never get to hear about Eigetsu and Kourin which they seem to be living fine for now. I hope Yougetsu would wake up as well in the near future!
Lots of things needs to be resolve!!
First off, i mentioned in the last episode of the first season, that i was hoping season 2 would cover: Shouka's wolf clan and how it was formed and disbanded. Murderous thieves backstory and how Ensei and Seiran met as well as meeting Sakujun and how raised Seiran back then.
Speaking of Sakujun, he freaking appeared in the plague arc and helping Eigetsu escape from being tied up. It also seems Eigetsu knew Sakujun for some reason! Sakujun is alive somewhere and we need to know how he survived the poison!!
Also what about the Enlightened beings?? I thought this season will focus on how they were formed and why they got conflicted in the first place?
What about Ou Ki's plan?? It seems Anju is on his side and why does he keeps helping Shuurei? Does he know Sakujun?
Also the Ran family will not stop until they get back Shuuei. It will be interesting what they will do from now on.
And what the hell happened to Hyou, Riou?? When he approached Shuurei and he said in the first few episodes, he said came back to take what he think is his. Which is Barahime or Shuurei's mother. Of course Shouka still has a score to settle to him since apparently Shouka stole Barahime from him.
Also seeing the story on how Shouka and Barahime met as well as escaping Hyou's family and falling on love with one another.
Also what about young Riou, Hyou? Is he an enemy or is there to protect the emperor?
Also Shusui was controlled by Hyou family since birth. It will be interesting what happens to her now along with Jin Shiba. Of course Hyou's founder Ruka is supposedly alive. I wonder how will she respond to Shusui's betrayal?
One disappointment i have in the series is Seiran!! Seriously there were multiple times where Seiran should have assisted Shuurei instead of Ensei. I understand the director and creators probably wanted to emphasize Ensei's relationship with Shuurei.
Still!! Seiran is amazing!! I can't believed he got less screen time here compared to last season.
I think that's all the story they could explore if they made a season 3. It's a shame this has been finished since 2008 and we still don't have any word about Season 3 since the novel is apparently made a lot of progression compared to the Anime or even the Manga!!
Is this better than Season 2? Well i'm still salty about Seiran's reduction of screentime, but we get tons of new characters like Tan Tan, Jyuusan-hime, even the plague arc is amazing and how we all though Eigetsu would forever vanished and instead Yougetsu has put himself in a induce coma for a long time. As well as Shuurei exercising her right as the governor of Sa province.
But season 1 had the amazing journey on how Shuurei fought with all of her might! Seiran's epic battle Sakujun's Russian roulette style with sake, as well as that ending scene with Shuurei and Sakujun!
So yeah, i would say season 1 and season 2 are tie for me right now. So that means this will receive a 10 for me!!!
I really love the series!!! I can't believed no one's talking about this Anime!!! As i already said in the last episode of season 1, Definitely one of the best Anime's of the 2000s!!!
Your a fool if you think Anime 2000s where dead. Definitely one of the most overlook Anime's of this decade.
I hope more people watch this show!! The combination of China's Dynasty setting, Amazing relationship with different kinds of people, Intense hardships and you'll see how hard work does indeed pay off, plus romance scenes and tearful scenes that will make you cry T__T
Opening and Ending are beautiful! Whenever i hear Hajimari no Kaze i'll always remember Saiunkoku Monogatari and my time with this franchise!
Definitely a 10/10!!! Please PLEASE!!! Someone should contact Yukino, Sai and make Season 3!! More than 39 episodes this time around since it's obvious there's a lot of explanation they need to do!! |