Birdy the Mighty Decode 2 02

Episode 02 (8/10 - Great)

Impression:

I don't know who was in charge of the art direction, but the art in first half of this episode was bad. Eyes all over the head... Block drawing. We get to see where Ketara went after last season. Also, we're given an insight on Nataru, Birdy's childhood friend. I knew he would be involved with the villians, but I didn't know they'll reveal that so soon. He's going to have a bigger part in this than I had thought. I found out that this production company, A-1 Pictures, also produced Kannagi. What a coincidence, huh?

Suggestive Content:

There are several good splirts of blood as Nataru mutilates the alien. There's one nightmarish scene of Birdy when she was a child fighting some sort of monster.

Rating:

Animation: 6/10 (What happened?)

Characters: 8/10 (Good cast this season.)

Writing: 8/10

Pacing: 9/10

Enjoyment: 8/10

Rideback 02

Episode 02 - (7/10 - Above Average)

Impression:

A typical second episode. After the volume of the first episode, the second episode is usually slow and builds a relationship between the characters introduced in the first. Ah, Glasses Girl, Glasses Girl... She did turn out to be annoying. With hope, she'll become a better character after she gets on a rideback. There were places where the CG was too noticeable, but Madhouse is doing a great job, as always. Rin in her pink dress and yellow suit reminds me of the yellow and pink rangers, for some reason. She has a good balance of daring and naivete - she'll become a great lead character. The action tones are stirring in the background. I can see that part of the show coming soon. I think that older member of the club has something to do with it all. Hmm... we'll wait and see.

Suggestive Content:

Shoko steps out of the shower in her towel again, and we see Rin in the shower.

Rating:

Animation: 9/10 (That beautiful pink light!)

Characters: 8/10

Writing: 7/10

Pacing: 8/10

Enjoyment: 8/10