Kazuma strikes a bargain with his father to beat up the evil green glowing culprit behind the wind-usage murders, a member of the Fuuga clan. Meanwhile, Ren is planned as a sacrifice to an evil demon sealed away years ago, and Ayano continues to somehow not annoy me with her tsundere schtick. Kazuma is a [...]
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[ Episode 6: The Consequences of Power ] The title of this episode is very appropriate for the subject matter in this episode. There’s always a character that wants power and says that they can withstand the consequences no matter what they may be. Is that really true in Misao’s case? I found it quite amusing how [...]
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[ Episode 5: The One Who Discarded Her Hesitation ] Interesting episode. I don’t think I laughed as much as I did in previous episodes as I did in this one. Though I must say, Kazuma is a player. Kazuma is such a cool main character. He’s a much needed break from the losers and [...]
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For the first time, I think I’m gonna praise Gonzo for changing things from the novel with this episode, which makes up for the other entertainment they deprived us of. The changes they did especially made this KazuxAya fangirl in me really happy, since it contributed to more waff Kazuma x Ayano moments ;) (but of course there are still many many things omitted / changed, which is why you have to read this deep frying :p)
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[ Episode 4: Contractor ] Is there anything better than the action that’s packed into this episode? Yes, yes there is. What is it you ask? Kazuma kissing Ayano. That’s right, you heard me. Cousin on cousin lip contact! That’s probably a bit of an exaggeration but hey, it really did happen. Kazuma is really an hilarious [...]
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 7 - The Value of One’s Soul This marks the final episode to Misao's arc, and with this comes the revelation as to what happened ten years ago between Kazuma and Misao, and the reason why he desperately wanted to save her. Ayano also comes face to face with Kazuma, who's seriously planning to stop him from hindering the Oogami's plans. What comes about this confrontation, and what end awaits Misao who's now brainwashed by Tenshi-sama? You just have to watch this Kazuma x Ayano filled episode.
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[ Episode 3: The Kannagi Head Family ] Hmm. It’s good to see Kazuma and Ayano finally working together. Still though, Ayano really needs to work on her temper… I have to say I didn’t expect Kazuma to ask for payment to go on the mission with Ayano. But then again, he isn’t apart of the Kannagi [...]
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I initially stayed away from Kaze no Stigma because the poster girl for the show reminded me of Shana, with the fiery hair and obvious tsundere nature - nothing wrong with tsunderes mind you, except for a select few who just get on my nerves. I was quite content to just forget the show and [...]
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Everyone is celebrating the victory over Gehou, when Kazuma arrives. Kazuma’s late, and he tells a cheerful Misao that he didn’t avenge her brother Takeya; in fact, Kazuma’s partially to blame since he knocked Takeya out. Kazuma then tells Misao that his brother was weak, and so she tries to stab him with [...]
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Kazuma fights his own father in some kind of weird vengeance thing, but vengeance is a hollow excuse for some hokey wind-based CG and the reveal that Kazuma is indeed hideously powerful. In the meantime, Ren’s gender is finally cleared up (he’s a bloke) in time for him to be kidnapped by the evil [...]
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The 6th installment of our Deep-Frying Analysis! =D From what I've seen in the differences between the anime and novel this time, I'd say that not much 'plot-critical' parts have been altered, but should've justified the actions of the characters in this episode (especially Ayano's). The novel clearly showed how Ayano was maturing in this part of the story (with Ayano's thoughts that was omitted in the anime). And I'd say I've come to like Ayano even more after reading the 'original material', and felt like giving her a hug~ On the contrary, I felt like giving Kazuma some slapping (just a bit, because I still haven't seen the 'justifications' to his actions in this part of the novel) ><
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 6 - The Price of Power Misao, with the help of "Tenshi-sama" has began to make her move in carrying out her revenge on Kazuma. With the series of killings happening in the city, Ayano was tasked to seek Kazuma’s help and investigate on the matter, and it seems that Misao has something to do with these incidents. Misao’s determined to fight against Kazuma no matter what, and the Kannagi and Oogami clan are also going all out against Misao. Will Kazuma hinder their plans and stand in between this fight, and will Ayano face Kazuma as her opponent if with him becoming a hindrance to this plan?
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Kazuma leaves Ayano to distract Ryuuya, before flying to save Ren. Although Ren emerges unscathed, Gehou is freed and absorbed into Ryuuya. Berserk from being imprisoned, Gehou TK’s the whole Fuuka Clan, before going to beat up the Kannagi main family. Kazuma is disappointed that Ayano got owned so hard, and he [...]
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Here goes another round of my deep-frying comparison of the Kaze no Stigma anime with the novels =D The anime changed the sequence of events a bit compared to the novel… The event where Ayano is walking with her friends, and bumped into Kazuma and Kirika happened even before the celebration started, which caused some slight changes in terms of how the conversations went, but remained true to the critical plot. It however, omitted quite a portion of the novel in terms of Kazuma's dialogues which should've made his argument clear regarding his answer of "Takuya died because he was weak" 　With this change of sequence, Ayano's "bad mood" stems from what happened with Kazuma in the earlier episode (after the fight with the youma), rather than what happened in the celebration (which actually makes more sense as to why Ayano will still be in a bad mood…).
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Kaze no Stigma Episode 5 - The ones who cast aside their doubts This episode is basically a prelude to the more exciting events that will be unfolded in the next episode, and overall, I find it full of crack, yet full of drama at the same time. Full of crack in terms of Ayano and her "jealousy blues (in flaming red)", and drama with regards to Misao, as well as Kazuma
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We get a quick glimpse of some special investigators checking our the wrecked hotel, before we are treated to a flashback of Kazuma’s mom giving him a sweet Vas Gold Card so that he can charge expenses and earn free miles. Hey, can’t depend on the wind spirits for everything. Back in the [...]
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Ayano is grounded and she’s pissed. Instead, Genma is sent to retrieve Kazuma, and it’s an emotional showdown. Genma is able to withstand Kazuma’s trick attacks, and summons his Shinen (divine flame); in the Kannagi family’s 1,000 year history only 11 Enjutsushi have been able to use Shinen. Genma’s Shinen is a [...]
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It’s pretty damn sweet being an Enjutsushi (flame-arts user), and we watch the heiress of the Kannagi family, Kannagi Ayano, vanquish a spider yoma with her fiery sword, Enraiha. She then goes to hang out with her buddies Yukari and Nanase, but a wind blows up their skirts and she remarks that she hates [...]
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How the heck does the flame still persist in all that wind? In any case, Kazuma demonstrates his true power which is truly eco-unfriendly, all while snogging Ayano and belitting her with the fact that he is a contractor while she isn’t. But that isn’t the main point of course, because when the fanservice kicks [...]
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By episode 3 it has become obvious that this is less of an anime than it is a full blown clan war of wind vs fire. Characterisation is still lacking somewhat for Ayano, who has been shown to be a complete idiot who seems to have barely improved over the years in comparison to Kazuma. [...]
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