Fairy Ranmaru

Okay, this last chapter was a total blast. Fights, drama, tears, revelations, plot twists, lots of guys kissing, Houjou's. Wow, it had everything. I have to admit that some answers weren't entirely satisfying; it's hard to believe a misunderstanding could have gone unresolved for so long. But overall, it was a great chapter and it pretty much tied up all the lingering questions. I'd definitely like to know more about what our fairies' lives will be like in the future. I hope something more comes out of this story, whether it's video games, an OVA, or spin-offs. I didn't expect to like this anime so much.

Okay, we're two episodes away from finishing this story, and now they're finally telling us the whole backstory behind the fairy world crisis, what the heck it was all about being an idol, and why the queen imposed the commandments... and for some strange reason, it does actually make sense!?!?? What a weird anime; you wouldn't expect it to have so many threads behind those guys in thongs. Oh god, the butler... This mix of drama and comedy is killing me.

The clients Takara deals with are definitely the ones I feel most sorry for; in my opinion, they're the ones with the most realistic difficulties. Takara remains a character shrouded in mystery, and in this episode, a very harsh truth about him is revealed. It's almost unbearable to watch. The fight seems to be more about him than his client, and thankfully, it's resolved in a heartwarming way. The episode ends leaving us with even more questions than before. What the heck?

This episode has many scenes with sexual innuendo, but interestingly, there's a very good reason for them. The theme really suits that. We finally learn the great truth behind Uruu's hatred, and yes, it's a very heavy burden to bear. The climax of the battle strikes him where it hurts most and becomes very emotional. Another thing I like about this anime is that things seem to take unexpected turns, generating suspicion about both the characters and the fairy world as a whole. This episode was excellent. Also worth noting are the references to art styles in some battle scenes; in this case, it was Monet's turn (if I'm not mistaken).

If you're an impatient person, you'll hate that this anime reveals important information in tiny chunks. Personally, I find it incredibly intriguing. In this episode, Jyuka finally develops as a character, resolving something that seemed to be left unfinished. Even though the mental stakes his clients face in his episodes aren't particularly high, he makes it worthwhile to keep watching. The relationship between Uruu and Homura, despite not being featured much, has some very critical moments. But we still don't know much more about the reasons for the tensions that have been building since the first episode.

I really like that this episode brought back a character from a previous one and developed their relationship with Homura a bit more. It often happens in these kinds of self-contained episodes that a secondary character from the past doesn't become relevant again later on. Thanks to Homura's backstory, we're learning a little more about the fairy world and their way of life. This time, the enemy finally starts to take on a more antagonistic role and feels like a real threat. And the final scene is quite unexpected.

Finally, we get a couple of explanations about what this whole "collect attachment" thing is all about! However, I wish the information had been delivered more organically and not through simple dialogue where the characters remind each other of things they already know. One thing to appreciate about this anime is the aesthetic presentation of the battles. It's clear that a lot of care was put into that aspect. We're finally getting closer to the heart of the conflict, and we finally know the name of the enemy lurking in the shadows.

It's a real shame that, in the public eye, the only thing that stands out about this anime are its transformation scenes. Because this particular episode is very interesting in terms of the story's deeper lore. Sometimes I regret that we spend so much time focused on the Earth missions when the fairy world is clearly much more interesting to watch. We learn a lot about Takara's past, a fairy who, for several episodes now, has had a mysterious and brooding personality that makes you want to know more. His client also has a rather difficult conflict, but the resolution of her case is more predictable. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this episode.

This time it's Jyuka's turn to have his own episode. Not much more is revealed about the series' deeper lore, beyond bringing us a little closer to who I imagine will be the final villain, and explaining the specialties of the different fairy clans. As for the episode itself... I didn't find it very interesting. Jyuka as a character is enjoyable to watch, but his client's internal conflict didn't really interest me. In past episodes, we had literal suicide attempts, but in this one... she just wants to be the center of her group. What a hollow motivation.

The fairies looking up with such intense shock and desperation as they call out for Ranmaru is incredibly gripping.

Finally! The viral internet transformation episode! I'm really sorry that the "fruity" transformation sequence overshadowed the rest of the episode, because it's genuinely interesting. My main complaint about the characters feeling flat doesn't apply to Uruu; he seems to have a lot of backstory that's interesting to learn about. The fight was as visually stunning and beautiful as ever, and the climax of the battle included a rather surprising plot twist. I've certainly come to find the subtle erotic undertones of this anime's humor quite charming.

I admire hojo quiet moves when he dropped the massive bombshell about Ranmaru heading to Sirius. It brings an intense and chilling shift to the atmosphere.

Takara Utashiro look so incredibly small, nervous, and vulnerable in his flashback, it breaks my heart. It provides such a beautifully tender and painful look into his past before he had to harden up and carry his family's heavy burdens.

Uruu intensely focusing on painting that blue rose feels incredibly beautiful.

The mission statement of the arbor clan is very inspiring.

The intense friction between Uruu and Juka completely boils over here, and watching Juka grab him by the collar is very dramatic.

It is fun to see Juka get so hilariously defensive while Uruu just sits there in perfection. The banter at the Bar never fails to entertain

Everyday curry diets has not changed yet, and their complains about it burst me into heavy laughter.

The funny banter between Juka and Uruu at the bar is funny. Juka completely shuts down Uruu's mighty attitude with that one liner sentence about whacking his own client.

Uarai is such a gentleman, i loved how he shared his umbrella with Mai. His effortless charm completely sweeps her off her feet.