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(Minotaurosu no Yousai)
“The Minotaur’s Fortress”
While we may be three episodes into Kemono-tachi with the Three Episode Rule demanding its time in the sun, its not too difficult seeing slow burner become the key phrase when describing this series. We may have received a little more action and a healthy dose of monster mashing (because it was going to happen eventually), but for all intents and purpose it was introduction round two as our main girl found her place and the rest of the team was fleshed out. Fully. It may be a show taking its sweet time, but you know full well theres something more lying under that straightforward veneer.
With Kemono-tachi in full introduction mode it makes some sense for the show to focus on episodic arcs for the first bit and that is certainly what we received again this week. No real shockers here, our Minotaur Incarnate wound up losing his mind (well, sapience technically), Hank comes in to rectify the wrongs just waiting to get worse, and our spunky sharpshooter Nancy learns a little bit more about the mission the guy has taken on. Oh and we got a more thorough introduction to Hanks helper Liza, although thoughts on her wont probably be trending towards mental fortitude. How does a girl actually run with mass like that and no underlying support? Truly a mystery for the ages. At least Kemono-tachi should more or less start delving into the intricacies of the Incarnates soon because with the beastly degradation and the effects theyre having it cannot be long before even Hank starts openly pondering why these things are happening and how to properly stop them. Episodic introductions always lead into longer fleshed out arcs after all, its only a question of when.
As for what the main story in Kemono-tachi will be, no question its going to revolve around our apparent enemy in Cain and whatever girl is now keeping him company. Incarnates may be going rabid and destroying that they swore to protect, but the one glaring unknown untouched thus far is who is trying to benefit from itbecause someone always does. Cain for example clearly has it out for Hank if spying is any indication, and that you can rest assured isnt just because of evil naturally doing evil things. Theres a lot missing in the why Cain shot Elaine and the immediate aftermath of her shooting, information guaranteed to explain Kemono-tachis currently ambiguous power blocs and what our supposed villains are after. Power, fame, control? No damn idea yet (which is a good way to keep me watching), but you can bet the process of figuring that out will involve some sacrifices from the good guys. We may not know who itll be yet, but hey, I think I know who’s looking good on that front.
One way or another Kemono-tachi is primed to start picking up nicely, and while I dont know whether Ill be covering it further yet, it’ll certainly be one show I plan on keeping an eye on it for the rest of this season.
Preview
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This episode covered chps 2-3 of Vol 1 of the manga. The manga’s pretty much a slow burn as well – it’s in no hurry to flesh out its details.
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I suppose Liza’s there to fill the fanservice quotient, given Nancy’s normal sized and modestly dressed. If a work’s aimed at male manga readers, expect this to happen.