Kind of anti-climactic for a final episode, but looking at the final arc of the series as a whole, it wasn't a bad ending. And I do appreciate the bittersweet element with regard to Sakura. Admittedly, I think I ended up liking her more than Nemu, so it kind of stung to see her leave in the end, perhaps never to return again. But it was the most fitting way to complete the story, I think.
I might be voicing a minority opinion here, but I think Da Capo turned out just fine. It had some problems here and there, but I enjoyed it, so that's that. I don't ask for much else.
Wow. I didn't expect the story to take such a serious turn. And I was also pleased to see the excellent direction that marked many of the earlier side stories make a solid appearance in a full episode. My initial reaction, in fact, was "this feels a lot like Fruits Basket".
That shouldn't come as a surprise, however. It seems Da Capo's director is Miyazaki Nagisa - also the assistant director for Fruits Basket, having worked alongside Akitaro Daichi. Very cool.
One other note: I've been consistently impressed by the background music for the show. The first soundtrack is great, but it lacks some of the music from these later episodes. I'm hoping for a second soundtrack.
No more Miharu. These final few episodes are making for a big downer...it really makes me wonder what's going to happen with Sakura.
Seeing as she's my favorite character of the bunch, I'm not going to complain about an episode devoted solely to Kotori. More Horie Yui goodness.
Also, I like how the show is wrapping everything up by giving each individual character some sense of closure, one episode at a time. Just another reason I think Da Capo is a far better show than most people give it credit for.
No more Yoriko-san.
Well, I guess that's it for the side stories.
Anyway, the show continues to take a darker turn, although this episode offers some resolution. They've perhaps pushed the drama a little too far, but it's entertaining in a strange sort of way.
Also, nice new ED theme this time around. I'm guessing it's a one-time thing, though.
Why must you stand in the way of their happiness, Sakura? After all, what's wrong with two people being madly in love with each other?
Oh, wait. That's right...
Ah, the perils of imouto love...
First, some Nemu backstory. Then, Junnichi makes a colossal mistake.
The plot thickens! Although, now that the show has gone all serious, some of the sillier elements - such as Miharu being a robot - seem a little out of place. It just feels like a different show.
Not a complaint, really. Just an observation. Oh, and the side story this time was very nice.
Wow, a plot! That'll make up for the previous recap episode (which I skipped, in case you didn't notice).
With 10 episodes remaining, there's plenty of time left to tell a decent story - provided that's the direction the show intends to take. It's been fun up to this point regardless, but some actual story would be nice as well. The three primary characters deserve it.
The musical interlude had this weird Cardcaptor Sakura vibe to it (See Episode 57: Sakura, Shaoran, and the Elevator). Anyway, Miharu's cute, and deserves much more screen time.
And it looks like the next episode is another recap. I don't understand why a series with no discernible plot needs two recap episodes. Ain't nothin' happened!
Moe must have been dropped on her head as a baby or something.
Very silly (and hilarious) episode. Side story was the funniest yet. I wonder what Miharu was bidding on?
Really? Seems perfectly normal to me.
Perhaps I should cut back on the bishoujo anime.
Cultural Festival episode. Thankfully, we get to see and hear a lot of Horie Yui's Kotori. I wonder if they plan to release a single of that song she's always singing?
Oh, and much like the previous episode, the side story this time around was an interesting little gem - even if it made little sense. What a weird show.
So is that cat real, or not? Freaky.
Anyway, recap episode. Already? Yup. The short bit at the beginning with the girls telling scary stories was cute, though.
The show continues to be pretty pointless, but at least the writers are having some fun. Everything still has that subtle satirical feel to it.
Anyway, Da Capo remains a humorous diversion.
Beach episode! Kind of dull. Imouto complex in full effect, though.
Nekomimi? Maid? Two fetish for the price of one!
Yeah, I know the plural of fetish is "feti", but it sounds stupid, and no one would know what the hell I was talking about anyway.
La la la la la la...
Since Kotori is voiced by Horie Yui, she's like Honda Tohru with red hair. And she sings. And reads minds.
Now that's talent! Dude should just dump his sister, the kindergartener, and the banana-eating robot and go after this chick.
This show is getting silly. I like.
