Kazuma follows Nanase and Utsumi, to find Pandemonium in Central Park. Kazuma is following an eBay form of attack, where Kazuma will wait until Vernhardt thinks he has won a bid on a cheap boxset of Madlax before sniping the bid at the last second. Then Kazuma plans to destroy Pandemonium and kill [...]
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The magic circle that would summon the Big Bad Demon Belial, who is apparently a lot more powerful than the Turtle but is defeated in a jiffy. Since Impz appears to have been rendered sick by work life, I shall do my best to provide something in his absence. Lo and behold, a Kaze no [...]
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 24 – The Ones Protected by the Wind Kaze no Stigma finally comes to a close (though not quite) with this episode, where Wernhard's plans behind Pandemonium is finally revealed. With the seed players killed in the previous episode, their souls become sacrifice for the summoning of this great demon which Kazuma, Ayano and Ren have to face. This final battle, together with other revelations (and possibility for a second season?) as well as the much awaited Kazuma x Ayano moment (for K x A supporters), and more in this final episode!
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 24 – The Ones Protected by the Wind Kaze no Stigma finally comes to a close (though not quite) with this episode, where Wernhard's plans behind Pandemonium is finally revealed. With the seed players killed in the previous episode, their souls become sacrifice for the summoning of this great demon which Kazuma, Ayano and Ren has to face. This final battle, together with other revelations (and possibility for a second season) as well as the much awaited Kazuma x Ayano moment (for K x A supporters), and more in this final episode!
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Due to the lengthiness of my commentary and deep frying of this second to the last episode, I decided to chop it into two. And here, I present to you the latter end of my deep frying, with some spoilers as to how Ayano and Kazuma's conversation supposedly went in the novel. Enjoy~
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 23 – Crimson Flame The much awaited battle between Kazuma and Ayano finally happens in this episode, with Ayano showing how she can kick ass (even Kazuma's) even without her partner's help. How she was able to defeat the berserk and supposedly undefeatable Kazuma is shown in this episode, with little tidbits missing that my deep frying and "filling" will supposedly satiate for.
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It's been a looong time since I posted a 'formal' deep frying post... and this one wasn't actually intended to be a separate post. But, things got out of hand and the thoughts / commentaries I had for the episode will end up too cluttering if I include this lengthy deep frying. Hints and tidbits of what to expect in this deep frying session have been briefly mentioned in my episode 22 summary, so sit back and relax.. and enjoy :3 (I still have plans to post my formal deep frying of the previous episodes, particularly for episodes 17-20, covered by volume 3, which I'll be working on once I get to catch up with episode 23)
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 22 – Determination and Hesitation The title certainly speaks of Ayano’s feelings throughout the episode. Filled with much hesitation that she can go against Kazuma, it took some prodding from Kirika and Catherine for her to realize that there’s a ‘bond’ between her and Kazuma. And with this little glimp of hope, she gains the determination to face him and bring him back. As Lapis also mentioned in this episode, “the fun is just about to begin…”
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If you are expected another of those stupid one-hit-and-she’s-out scenes, think again. Just looking at the title, you can see that it’s very much focused on Ayano. And let’s just say that Ayano totally surprised me this episode. I mean, totally. Just wait until all ye Ayano-haters have a glimpse of this week’s Ayano. In a nutshell, [...]
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Having started serialization in the monthly manga phonebook Dragon Jr since April, Kaze no Stigma has finally been published in its tankoubon form! So, fans, rejoice! It’s in Japanese, I know… but I don’t think that should stop you from buying this. After all, the eye candies in the manga speaks louder than words ;)
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 21 - The Berserk Wind User Duels between high ranking players abound the streets of Tokyo, as these "chosen ones" in the MMORPG world of Pandemonium desire to level-up and become "seeds". Kazuma plays along with Wernhard's little game, and takes out each of these seeds one by one, taking drastic measures to get the information he needs from them. Ayano can't believe that Kazuma's capable of doing these things, and sees just how much he changed simply because of his remorse for Tsuoi Rin. Kirika reveals how this is the Kazuma he knew before, and believes that there's no one else but Ayano who can bring him back to normal.
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Having started serialization in the monthly manga phonebook Dragon Jr since April, Kaze no Stigma is finally going to be published in its tankoubon form! So, fans, rejoice! It’s in Japanese, I know… but I don’t think that should stop you from buying this. After all, the eye candies in the manga speaks louder than words ;)
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If nothing else, I can totally identify with the looks they have on their faces, because I kind of feel the same. This week’s episode is focused on Ayano and her inner conflict. As many readers of this blog have already done, Ayano compares herself with Tsui Rin and comes out short. What exactly is she [...]
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Lots of Class 2 (SEED) duels are popping up, and Kazuma uses them as handy locations for interrogation. Although his methods are quite harsh, Kazuma is unable to learn anything other than that Utsumi has become a Class 3 Rune Master specializing in curses. Kazuma takes out Nanase’s bodyguards, Katherine and Izumi, and [...]
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Name: Kaze no Stigma Genre: Fantasy Year: 2007 Rating: Enjoyable The Kannagi Clan's members are best known for their ability to control fire. These fire mages are considered the most powerful out of all the clans. Although born into the main branch of the Kannagi Clan, Kazuma is one who is unable to wield the power of fire. As a child he was defeated by Ayano and after great humiliation he was disowned and banished from the house of Kannagi. Although unable to master the art of fire magic Kazuma doesn't give up. Four years later, though Ayano has inherited Enraiha a sword symbolic of the leader of the Kannagi Clan, Kazuma has returned with a new skill. Although not blessed with the ability to use fire Kazuma has become a skilled wind master. The Wind clan has always served the Kannagi clan by specialising in reconnaissance as they don't hold the offensive power anymore. However Kazuma is an exception, by making a contract with the spirit of the wind Kazuma is able to fight on the same level as the fire mages. Kazuma is still bitter about his past experiences with the fire clan however he soon finds himself in the position of assisting Ayano in defending against the real enemy of their world.
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Even though bright orange eyes aren’t normally a color I like, I can’t help but notice that it looks very becoming on Kazuma. Because of the lack in time, I have taken a lot less screenshots than I used to. If this is sufficient, I’ll probably be going this route instead of getting so many screenshots. [...]
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 20 – Traces of Jade Green Kazuma's past is finally revealed in this episode, as we see a glimpse of the life he had when he still wasn't a contractor. He continues to be haunted by this past, which brings about the awakening of this deep hatred and grudge that still lies within the depths of his soul. This is yet another episode filled with much intensity, and certainly something you won't have to miss! My thoughts for this one grew really looong, because of this sort of Ayano vs Tsuoi Rin stuff I blurted out ^^;;;
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Vernhardt mentions that Lapis’ class is Sword Master, and she uses a giant angelic project to cleave the tower in two. The bad guys escape and recreate Pandemonium, allowing a handful of scrubs to get a class change. While Kirika gives the Kannagi clan a second-hand account of Kazuma’s past, Kazuma sits on [...]
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Kazuma remembers that the Tsuo Rin he saw in the street had purple eyes, but thanks to the power of flashback he also remembers that she originally had green eyes. At this point Kazuma hears the details of Ren’s disappearance, and goes on ahead while leaving Ayano and Kirika to clean up after him. [...]
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After catching a glimpse of Tsuo Rin, Kazuma loses her in the crowd and gets all angsty. In his absence, the other characters round up the MMORPG lamers for questioning. Katherine has joined Kirika’s squad, and has little trouble taking out mahou shoujo-wannabe Shii-chan. Meanwhile Kanon gets harassed by Takamatsu Takashi. [...]
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