You’re not fooling anybody, Tomo. Impressions: Another not-exactly-exciting setup episode for Spain’s invasion. Certainly a step or two up from last week’s episode, but still well below what this show can do. If Star Trek has taught me nothing about diplomacy and negotiations, it’s that they break down within the first 30 seconds. Actually, [...]
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Written by: Fencedude at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary: Kizuari confirms to Tenzou that she is indeed Double Bloody Mary, Mary Tudor, who killed 300 sacrifices. She is also the older twin sister of the Fairy Queen Elizabeth, who right now stands behind Tenzou, her trumps arranged behind her. Mary tries to make Tenzou lose their game, but he declines, as she leaves [...]
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Written by: Fencedude at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary: Kizuari confirms to Tenzou that she is indeed Double Bloody Mary, Mary Tudor, who killed 300 sacrifices. She is also the older twin sister of the Fairy Queen Elizabeth, who right now stands behind Tenzou, her trumps arranged behind her. Mary tries to make Tenzou lose their game, but he declines, as she leaves [...]
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「広間の語り部」 (Hiroma no Kataribu) "Storyteller in the Hall" The truth about Mary's execution comes out, and another killer debate, this time with Masazumi going up against the Fairy Queen Elizabeth. The games are over - now it's getting serious.
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  This was not an exciting episode. Impressions: Fairly dull setup episode, especially compared to the last few weeks. Given how lame Tenzou’s defeat was and the sheer number of times they used the exact same pan over the peanut gallery during the conference, I think they may have just ran out of money. Hopefully they [...]
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We continue providing you coverage of the classiest and most intellectual anime of the season. This week we are joined …Continue reading »
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This week I’m joined by Reiseng, redball, John Sato, and Foshizzel (who provided pictures). This post is also available at The Classiest Anime Blog. What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. … Continue reading →
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That or being serious is quite an issue these days. Now that England has thrown down the gauntlet and even Tachibana from the Tres Espana is involved, how much longer until Musashi makes it move to reclaim the Deadly Sin … Continue reading →
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Written by: Fencedude at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary: As the battles continue, Tenzou and Kizuari climb the Tower of London, which is in fact a Fortress. As they climb, Kizuari gives a capsule history of Henry the VIII and other important members of the English nobility, and how some of them have been spirited away. Tenzou also begins to ponder whether Kizuari’s [...]
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Written by: Fencedude at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary: As the battles continue, Tenzou and Kizuari climb the Tower of London, which is in fact a Fortress. As they climb, Kizuari gives a capsule history of Henry the VIII and other important members of the English nobility, and how some of them have been spirited away. Tenzou also begins to ponder whether Kizuari’s [...]
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「広場の男女」 (Hiroba no Danjo) "The Man and the Woman in the Plaza" All of previous episode's battles conclude, just in time for some lovu-lovu time with our two couples...and for a bigger adversary to step onto the stage.
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  "Double Bloody Mary" has to be the most ridiculous cliffhanger I’ve heard in a while. Impressions: Come on, Sunrise. When you end on a cliffhanger in literally the middle of nearly half a dozen fights, you shouldn’t begin the next episode with five minutes of history lessons, castle tours, and staring at asses. At least [...]
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My reaction too. When 8dayswithout me started recruiting people to blog an episode each of Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon on her blog, Gar Gar Stegosaurus, I signed up to see what fun I could have with it. I’ve previously only watched approximately the first three minutes of the first season of the show before I dropped [...]
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「猟場の人道主義者」 (Ryouba no Jindoushugisha) "The Hunting Ground's Humanitarians" While not a bad episode, this was clearly a "middle" episode. There's a lot going on, with a ton of introductions and lots of events happening, but very little in the way of resolutions. Still, there were definitely some enjoyable parts, and they laid the foundation of far more to come.
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Written by: Fencedude at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary: Shakespeare explains that her play, Much Ado About Nothing, sets up a playing field where members of the Trumps will challenge Musashi students to duels. If even one of the Musashi students lose, England will gain a pawn to use against Musashi, and the right to challenge Aoi Toori to a duel. Tomo immediately [...]
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Written by: Fencedude at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary: Shakespeare explains that her play, Much Ado About Nothing, sets up a playing field where members of the Trumps will challenge Musashi students to duels. If even one of the Musashi students lose, England will gain a pawn to use against Musashi, and the right to challenge Aoi Toori to a duel. Tomo immediately [...]
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  At least Toori’s ass doesn’t get the camera shoved into it. Horizon is off on MBS next week, but they’re airing two episodes back to back the week after so it’ll catch right back up. About a dozen stations air the show over the course of the week though and they’re all on the same episode, so [...]
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Hello there. This is review number fifty two. It took me three hours to write this review simply because I can’t give the anime a good description. I’m sorry if the review is all over the place. Let me correct it after my head clears up. Anyways, this is Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon. Its twelve [...]
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Last season we revealed the deep symbolism in Queen’s Blade: Rebellion. This time, we’ll explain the intricacies and depth of Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon. I’m joined by returning fellow colloquiumers Emperor J, SnippetTee, John Sato and redball. We also have … Continue reading →
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「劇場の支配者」 (Gekijou no Shihaisha) "Ruler of the Theatre" Fanservice time! This episode was all about the service...or so it seemed. Yet look a little closer and you'll realize that some important things went on, which built up to a beautiful hook for next week.
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