Episode reviews for the second season Options

[Dr. Casey]

I'm going to order MKR Season 2 for my birthday coming up, so I'll give my thoughts on the episodes after watching them like I did with the first season.

[Dr. Casey]

A few days ago, we moved the downstairs TV to another room. It's much more spacious and makes watching anything a lot more enjoyable. I didn't actually use it until about 30 minutes ago, though, when I watched...

Episode 29: Eagle and the Captive Hikaru

I'm sad to report that this episode is nowhere near as erotic as the name makes it sound. It still wound up being a pretty decent episode, though. The pace seems to pick up considerably in this episode. I quite enjoyed the season's slow pace, but now that we're at the 1/3 mark it'd be a good idea to pick things up. First of all, I have to say that Hikaru looks great in that Autozamian outfit. I prefer it to both her normal outfit and her Magic Knight armor. Zazu's a funny kid, although he's not all that subtle. He might as well have just come out and said, "Get into my bed and let's have at it." Hikaru lets Zazu know that, even though her name is Hikaru Shiidou, everyone calls her Hikaru. After the startling revelation that people call her by her first name*, Hikaru decided to settle down and have a nice conversation with Eagle. He wants energy because Autozam has an energy crisis, or something. I don't really care about the backstory of some secondary country, so I kind of zoned out. I can't believe that Eagle ate Geo's lunch, though. That bastard.

Also included is a nice conversation between Umi and Fuu. Those two certainly have taken a backseat to Hikaru and the new Season 2 characters. I kinda like it... just another nice contrast between the two seasons that makes me appreciate both of them more for what they are. I have to disagree that compliments from Fuu are rare, though. She said "You are very dear friends to me, Hikaru and Umi" every other episode in the original. So, anyway... a fight between Lantis and Eagle is cut short as Hikaru is transported to some mystery area. Nova comes out and finally reveals herself... and I have to admit, I like the character design. She's a cute, bright character, and I like the way she can sound cheerful even when telling Hikaru she's going to kill her. Interesting character... I look forward to finally seeing her get considerable exposure in the next episode.

Rating for Episode 29: Good

Badass Scene of the Episode Award: The flashback to the mecha battle between Lantis and Eagle was kinda cool. ... I guess.

*Yeah, I know Japanese name orders are reversed.