Symphogear G Episode 9: The Origin of a Hero
Oshimeter
3 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS
If there is one thing that is really consistent and serve as mark for quality in Symphogear is Hibiki’s VA screams whenever the character is put into emotionally charged situation. With such an intense and tragic closing for the last episode, and opening for this one, Symphogear moves to the last setup needed before the climax can finally start. An episode that is full of emotions, some twist but more than anything, a dramatic closer.
the Miku-is-alive reveal lands with enormous relief after the despair of the previous episode and Hibiki's immediate emotional recovery — from depression to determination — is very her in the best way. the training montage with Genjuro is peak Symphogear absurdity and i love it. Ver instructing Kirika to inject Shirabe with Anti-Linker to knock her out of her Symphogear state when Shirabe tries to fight on her own terms — protecting Maria from seeing more people die — is such a good illustration of how thoroughly Ver uses the girls as tools while they think they're making choices. the dynamic between the three FIS members is becoming the emotional core of the season and this episode leans into that well.
What is going on here! A Rocky training montage, thought they were going to formulate a plan but this works too! Chris is my spirit animal hang in there I know you can do it! I can't believe Maria pulled that line out, another 80s reference my screen is overloading right now! As much as I like the characters, their powers up, the word building, and lore I have to say as much as I like the story it is overtly complicated, for no good reason they are waging war against the entire world in order to save it? Make it make sense.
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