Color me impressed as far as episode 2 is concerned. Not only were they able to create that sort of tension that one gets from a major disaster, they were able to convey that uncertain atmosphere created by not knowing when the aftershocks would occur. That was heightened further when Mirai and Mari were exploring the mall. Enclosed space + threat of aftershocks yielded a very unnerving situation, at least for me anyhow.
The other point that impressed me was how effortlessly they were able to make us empathize with the characters. There's something to be said about shared experiences in disasters that bring us all together, and I think the most powerful line uttered during that episode was when Mari answers Mirai's question as to why she's helping them out. That was definitely a tear-jerker moment and to know that people will band together in times of need is extremely uplifting.
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