2023-12-14, 21:57 | Link #223 |
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Well so its everyone vs the old corrupted lady and Chise finely being hold back by Ainsworth so she dosnt hurt her self again
Morrígan really going at it with that eyeball with Ruth just running around distracting it
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2023-12-15, 07:25 | Link #225 | |
Kana Hanazawa ♥
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2023-12-15, 08:10 | Link #226 | |
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I mentioned in my notes when that chapter aired (post 158) that the witches themselves speculate that she might have looked at the book in the first place because she was meant to help them in the future, as coincidences are rare for their kind. It all builds on itself, but between the cut content and the time since Season One, you're hard-pressed to remember it.
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2023-12-21, 11:38 | Link #227 |
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I love how the God just straight up chucks Lizbeth out like the trash she is. Meanwhile Philomela has the power of friendship pushing her forward as she tries to seal it !
Lizbeth just couldn't leave well enough alone? She just HAD to try to get through to Philomela in a mindscape and try to tear her down one last time with her toxicity and verbal abuse. But this time Philomela has found her voice, her reason for living, and she's not going to listen to her grandmother, and that means bringing down the lightning on this rotten old hag . I did not expect creepy yet eerily hot spider waifu, but okay . Lizbeth basically did herself in, and she never really understood what it meant to truly care for someone and open her heart to another, leaving her alone and without anyone by her side, the opposite of her son and granddaughter. She's not worth pitying . Philomela is free but she still lost Alcyone...and seeing a visage of her father fade away will probably still traumatize her . I love Philomela prioritizing getting answers about the Webster massacre for Lucy's sake (and for her own conscience). Too bad Wolf Pup sliced off Lizbeth's head before she could give them any answers, not that it isn't what that old hag deserves . Never get between a wolf mama and her cub, as Ruth finds out! Ouch. Looks like wolf mama still has a ways to go to get her kid back . Aw, Chise brought everyone home to her and Elias' house! They even get to meet Silkie! It feels like a Christmas sleepover with Chise and her friends! Complete with Silkie stripping Philomela and tossing her out to enjoy the snow ! I'm glad Rian was able to make things right with Philomela and show he cares in his own, rough, Rian way . Chise finally gives the Morrigan her mistletoe and she rebirths into her daughter once more. After everything Morrigan did, this was probably the best ending for the situation. And same time next Winter, right Chise ? Is there anything more rewarding than watching Chise and her friends just hanging out, goofing off, and having fun while they get everything set up for Christmas? All that drama and emotional trauma and now everyone can be together and be happy ! Chise also meets with Joseph and lets him know that she's started prioritizing herself, even if it comes at the expense of others, even if she's not happy about it. But she's still searching for herself, and what she wants, and even Joseph, in his own way, can comfort her . Veronica, I knew you were shady! You were controlling the wolf pup the whole time! Now you've got the book! Were the Rickenbacker's behind everything ? Philomela finally has friends and finally free of her controlling grandmother and the shackles tearing her down. And nowhere is that more evident than the genuine and open smile and laugh she lets loose with her friends. It's all been worth it just for that smile . Next arc! Chise and Elias take on dragons !?
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2023-12-21, 18:56 | Link #231 | |
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It was worth it just to see Philomela's beautiful smile.
Not surprised Veronica, or at least her family, are behind everything. I mean, the Sargant are in their service so that was always kind of obvious. And Veronica proved herself to be creepy when she was knocking on Philomela's door. Quote:
I've heard the manga only just resumed publication after this arc, so it'll be years until we see another season anyway.
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2023-12-21, 19:33 | Link #232 | |
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2023-12-21, 21:45 | Link #233 |
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Well it seems everything to work out for Chise injured in anyway and all it cost her was some magic
Its good to see Silky one last time even throwing out Philomela out the door to 7/10 Dont know why they did that in the end
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2023-12-22, 08:49 | Link #234 |
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Sorry about the delay. I was burned out yesterday due to work and computer issues, so I wouldn't have been able to get the review done then.
Anyway, I've made no bones that I loved this series and this season. Not only did it introduce a new slew of characters, many of whom I love, but we got to see how the other side of the supernatural works. The College and Wizards/Sorcerers being so technologically advanced contrasts how Magi are so traditional, yet they're all beautiful in some aspects and horrifying in others. Chise has truly grown, considering the costs of what it means to save someone else without harming herself. She accomplished what she set out to learn by attending the College, learning more so that she wouldn't need to sacrifice her body in the process. And while the blood price for that was high, and she'll have to live with it, she got to protect the ones closest to her. I do wish there were more of the old recurring characters, and they did skip a lot of relevant information revolving around them. Father Simon's entire backstory, along with his role in the upcoming arc, for example. But I understand why they did it since there just wasn't enough time, and I posted those changes to fill in the gap. Speaking of which, buckle up because there's a lot this time as this episode covers the rest of Chapter 92 to Chapter 95, finishing the arc in the manga before the hiatus: Spoiler:
Here's hoping we get another season in five or so years.
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2024-01-06, 08:45 | Link #236 |
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As a reminder, the Manga picks up right after the end of this episode in chapter 96, which is now Simupub from the Japanese publisher via an AI translation. The reason for this from what I've heard was that some Japanese translators got their hand on some western translated products and were horrified by the quality of their translation compared to the original product and made a big deal on social media.
We have a manga thread if you want to continue to follow the manga.
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2024-01-06, 09:33 | Link #238 |
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That's the reason I've personally heard from the person who informed me originally. That being said, the group who did the "unofficial" translations did vouch for the quality as being decent enough that they would stop, so it got the results they wanted.
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