Reviews

I was intrigued enough by the older iterations of Kyousougiga to see what they had come up for this series and wow is it extraordinary. The ambition and scope of the story alone is awe-inspiring, especially considering it's also well executed. I admit that while the first 6 or so episodes initially amused me, I was only somewhat above average in my enjoyment of the show. Then episode seven starts the crescendo, punctuated impressively by Koto's yell, climaxing during the final two episodes. Everything falls into place in episode eight, my favorite episode by far, and the payoff was absolutely immense. The somewhat mundane pace in the beginning was carefully crafted with a clear direction. It sets up your expectations and then blows them all away with a Koto punch to the gut. This show is a damn masterpiece. Watch it if you haven't, it's a unique and impressive addition to anime. The use of symbols to accentuate the story and give meaning to even the smallest details in the story and setting is maybe the most natural feeling and deft I've ever seen. Truly masterful. There is even a special episode halfway through that explains the meaning of some of the settings and names used in the show, another unconventional and highly effective method to further convey the story. The first bit can be a bit of a struggle because you are never really sure exactly what is going on. The payoff is worth it, pretty much everything is explained or conveyed in a large amount of detail, very few questions or gripes at the end. Just so pleased with this series, always nice to discover there are still masterpieces like this out there I haven't seen and more that will be made in the future.