Bounen no Xamdou 08

Episode 08 (8/10 Great)
Impression:
I feel like the story is finally taking off. I wish they would forget about all the extra characters and develop the ones that matter! All these extra plotlines and problems are going to rise up like weeds and choke the life out of the good storylines and relationships. This is Gonzo’s and Bones’s folly. They create shows that have potential and this make them too complicated. They need a lesson in writing short stories. In short stories, the author must choose one or two elements and then really work to make them fantastic. All Gonzo and Bones really needs are good, strong characters and one or two plotlines. Then, they can go to town!
Suggestive Content:
Some bad language and mention of adultery.
Rating:
Animation: 9/10
Characters: 8/10
Writing: 8/10
Pacing: 7/10
Enjoyment: 8/10

Bounen no Xamdou 07

Episode 07 (6/10 Good)
Impression:
I’m having the same problem with this show as I did with Eureka Seven: the pacing it awful. It seems Gonzo is perfectly okay with letting nothing significant happen for a long amount of time. Or, if something does happen, it feels mundane. Unless Xamdou starts trying harder to make itself into something memorable, it’s going to end up another Gonzo formula series. Is it too early to be disappointed? Hm. We’ll see.
Suggestive Content:
Monster violence.
Rating:
Animation: 9/10
Characters: 8/10
Writing: 7/10
Pacing: 7/10
Enjoyment: 7/10