Crest of the Stars

The last episode is longer than the first 12 episodes. Although it was long, its pace was much better and the content was much more enjoyable than the prior episodes. It was a good conclusion to this snoozefest. It's good that it ended with the fulfillment of multiple promises made.

War can bring out a real person's personality. This can either be good or bad. During those times, one will surely understand what one should think and do for survival.

It now makes more sense why the Abh have been shown to be the way they are. This is a very slow-paced show. It revolves around conversations between characters and unless there is a trigger, new information isn't exactly given. It's uneventful and tedious.

Their relationship is progressing, but it's like they're taking one step forward and then two steps back. Although the events in the story are linear, it still doesn't really explain much about the world in it.

Similar to real life, propaganda is used by nations against their enemies. They change the narrative to fit the scenario they want people to believe, even if it is a lie and far from the truth. In addition, the line one of the ambassadors said about having no permanent peace is true. In reality, the people in position are always unsatisfied. Only thinking about themselves and never the people. Moreover, the reason for the war in this story seems to be unfounded. Still, maybe the story would give justice to whatever it is trying to achieve.

Although Clüarh discriminates against terrans, he showed he was not stupid. He showed that he knew how to handle his territory. He was also smart and capable; he could even pilot an armed spaceship. He possessed the abilities to be a proper lord and person.

Jinto is naive. He didn't even think of anything about the treatment he was receiving in contrast to the treatment given to Lafiel. Lafiel is a much more interesting character than the supposedly main character, Jinto.

This show is hard to watch. Its pacing is very slow. The story may be continuous but not much is revealed about the setting of the whole story. It's too vague and it does not dive into its background. The voice actor of the baron did a great job at making his character terrible. Even though the character is not seen to be doing a lot, the way he handles everything around him tells more about his character.

That was a hard battle. They did well. They all knew what to do. They never gave up. They were afraid but kept on. For one ship though, United Mankind sent a lot after the Abh.

A responsible leader prioritizes the safety of its people. The captain is responsible and wise. She made an immediate decision which in turn would also make room for them who were left to focus on what they're facing.

The characters are gradually being introduced. Compared to the first two episodes, they are starting to shape up into individuals the audience can watch over. Their similarities with each other are surely going to make their relationship grow deeper as the story goes on.

The story still makes no sense. The characters are not really interesting. Due to some parts that have no subs, there were scenes that were unclear again. Although one can guess that prejudice and hatred for the Abh is rampant.

The soundtrack is good. The story is confusing. There are sequences that are dizzying as everything is spinning. The main character is smart enough to understand his role and responsibility as the son of the country's leader.

The animation quality seems to peak here with some truly beautiful shots. The story resolves with a good pace at the end. I felt satisfied watching the final scenes play out.

Balancing tactical military dialogue with large-scale visuals is something I felt a bit odd about. The pacing is hectic here. It works as a build-up episode for the finale.

This is pure adrenaline from the opening minute. The animators clearly put a lot of effort into making the pursuit feel dangerous and weighty. I could not look away from the screen for a single second. It is definitely one of the most action-packed segments so far.

This anime uses character introductions well. The episode just flew by because everything happened so quickly. I was genuinely on the edge of my seat. The action bits were handled brilliantly.

Suspense is the driving force in this episode. The pacing bounces around a bit to reflect the chaotic situation, but it fits well. The character movements are animated so fluidly during the tense moments. I was super anxious watching this one.

The slow-burning approach works wonders for the overall narrative. I really appreciate the subtle animation that picks at the characters. It felt incredibly intimate and grounded. Still, the theme was lacking in this episode.

The background artists went all out, creating a believable city atmosphere. Everything moves along briskly, and the dialogue remains as sharp as ever. The character interactions were quite fun to watch here. It is a highly entertaining watch from start to finish.