Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 08-09

Episode 08-09 (8.5/10 Great)

Impression:

These two episodes were magnificent according to the rest of the series. However, I still don’t feel the significant emotional drama that should be happening inside me. It makes me wonder if, as this series is truly a family show, the creators aren’t letting the emotion flood through the show because the viewers may be young. I can understand this to a degree; but, there are many anime that capture the heart and are still aren’t traumatic to the children who watch them. I’m thinking of any of Miyazaki’s movie, in fact, Studio Ghibli in general. There are further examples, of course. I’ve enjoyed watching Mirai change; she’s become a not-so-whiney teenager now. Her nightmares and cold flashes are ominous… not a bad addition to the show at all!

Suggestive Content:
Minor emotional stress and scenes of destruction.

Rating:

Animation: 8.5/10

Characters: 9/10

Writing: 8/10

Pacing: 7/10

Enjoyment: 9.5/10

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 07

Episode 07 (8/10 Great)

Impression:

I like the side characters the writers bring into this show. Aya was fun and interesting. Now, we have Kento (and did I imagine a small attraction between him and Mirai?) Kento’s little narrative about accepting his mom and dad was just the push needed to conclude Mirai’s subplot with her own parents. I’m so glad to see how far Mirai has come. Also, I’d say Kento’s own story this episode of returning help to a robot was a creative and cute idea. All around, a great episode.

By the way, I’m in the busiest semester of my college years, so posts will be few and far between. I’m working hard to graduate!

Suggestive Content:
Minor blood.

Rating:

Animation: 8.5/10

Characters: 9/10

Writing: 7/10

Pacing: 7/10

Enjoyment: 9/10