Symphogear G Episode 8: Hand in Hand for Me, as I Waver...
Oshimeter
3 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS
Secrets and truths, one thing that both have in common is that when they come forward, decisions have to be made. And that is exactly one of the themes of this episode, be it with Maria and her organization’s secret and goals or Hibiki and the truth about her life situation. And even when the characters make their decision and seem to be moving forward, nothing is really simple. Situations can be complicated. This might be a roundabout way of saying that this episode is full of intrigues and complicated situations that cannot be explained without completely spoiling it, but trust me when I say, it all makes for a really interesting and somewhat tense episode that is worth watching.
the revelation that Nastassja never told Maria she was Finé's actual successor — she was only playing the role to gain Ver's cooperation — is the most important character moment of the season and this episode handles it with real care. Maria has been carrying an identity she was assigned rather than one she chose and watching that unravel while she still chooses to keep fighting is genuinely moving. the dynamic between the three FIS girls shifts significantly once this truth is out and Kirika and Shirabe's loyalty to Maria becoming about Maria herself rather than the mission she represents is a beautiful quiet development. the show is doing its best character work of the season here.
This isn't Sailor Moon a world ruled by magic, I've been thinking about this for a while now, but their clothes don't just disappear they are ripped to shreds the transformation process is an expensive one, they should be buying cheap throw away clothing from now on. Yet their clothes come back as if nothing happened what saves times for animators I suppose.
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