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(Saigo no Ichiwa)
"The Last Bird"
While I don't follow the SEKIREI manga, it's probably worth noting that this sequel is adhering pretty close to the source material and quickly approaching the extent of what's been released.
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(Kaze no Irae)
"The Wind's Response"
After the "Kazehana GET!" from Minato in the preview last time, it's no surprise that he adds the Wind Sekirei to his collection this episode. What was a bit of surprise was how he won her over, by doing whatever he could to try and protect her.
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(Kaze Tachinu)
"Restless Wind"
The start of this sequel is focusing a lot on Benitsubasa's grudge against the ass-kicking she received at the hands of Yume at the end of season one, and I'm loving every minute of because she's proving to be good comic relief.
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(Shizu Naru Yochou)
"A Quiet Omen"
Today marks the start of the normal broadcast of the SEKIREI sequel, which had an early broadcast premiere almost three weeks ago like I mentioned before. As I was busy working on the Summer 2010 Preview at the time, I purposely held off for the cleaner screen captures that you see here.
by Hayami Saori, Inoue Marina, Hanazawa Kana, Endou Aya | by Hayami Saori, Inoue Marina, Hanazawa Kana, Endou Aya |
I just thought I'd chime in here with the new opening and ending sequences for one of the upcoming summer shows, SEKIREI ~Pure Engagement~. As a sequel to the first adaptation back in 2008 which I covered, my plans are to watch this given how open-ended things left off. The "to be continued" message then let us know that we'd be in store for more, so here it is three weeks in advance with a special early broadcast premiere of the first episode. Interestingly enough, it also featured cast commentary as well. Anyway, I haven't actually gotten around to watching the episode in full yet -- hence why there's no full post about it -- but here's a sneak peak to provide an area for discussion about it.
On a separate note, I've been busy working on the Summer 2010 Preview in the past couple of days and all I can say is that it'll be ready "soon". I've actually let coverage of my shows slip in favor of spending more time on it and getting it out early, so please look forward to it. Now I just need to get through the four Sunday shows I put on hiatus yesterday...
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「縁の鶺鴒」 (Enishi no Sekirei)
"Sekirei of Fate"
Episode at a Glance:
With Musubi defeated, Minato tearfully clutches her in his arms, but Benitsubasa and Haihane aren't the slightest bit remorseful.
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「鶺鴒紋消失」 (Sekireimon Shoushitsu)
"Sekirei Crest Erasure"
Episode at a Glance:
Sensing that a group of Sekirei and Ashikabi are on the move, Haihane decides to go check it out, even though Karasuba says to leave it up to the Red Sekirei.
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「脱出前夜」 (Dasshutsu Zenya)
"The Night Before the Escape"
Episode at a Glance:
After hearing about how Haruka and Kuno first met, Kazehana is overjoyed at the idea of them being in love and tells "Munou-chan" that she doesn't have to feel ashamed about not fighting.
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「比礼ト風」 (Hire to Kaze)
"Hire and Wind"
Episode at a Glance:
Disliking how the fight is unfair being two on one, Kazehana steps in front of Tsukiumi's attack to protect the Hire Sekirei.
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「閉ジタ帝都」 (Tojita Teito)
"A Shut Teito"
Episode at a Glance:
In an attempt to leave Shintou Teito, Shigi Haruka and his Sekirei, No.95 Kuno, try to slip past a M.B.I. checkpoint, but are intimidated by the Blue Sekirei of the Disciplinary Force, No.104 Haihane, forcing them to flee back into the city.
