November 12, 2007: Romeo x Juliet ep 23

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In this episode, Neo Verona was finally returned to the Capulets. Juliet, however, has one more destiny to fulfill. Romeo learns the truth from sexy Tybalt and hurries to save her, but Juliet refuses to be saved. With time running out, the two decide that there's only one way to make the other yield; and that's by killing each other.

Well, I thought I'll never be able to see the end of RxJ, with Umai dropping the project after receiving a warning from the licensed distributors. Fortunately, another group resumed the work (Shakespeare), though I have a feeling that it's still Umai under a new group name. Just like Kuro-Hana's case with Death Note.

Moving on, we're only one episode away from the conclusion of Romeo x Juliet. Looking back, this anime has been rather entertaining. The overall story was plotted well, although it did drag a bit, from episode 11 to 16. Despite that, this is truly one of Gonzo's magnificent works.

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Memorable Quote from Episode 23: For you, I will gladly fall to Hell -- Romeo

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October 21, 2007: Romeo x Juliet ep 22

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Excellent animation! Excellent music! Excellent scenes!

(That sounded kinda lame, don't you think?)

Well, there isn't anything to say, really. We're reaching the finale of RxJ and it's just right that the animators pour their hearts into it.

In this episode, we see a lot of Tybalt - the sexiest man in the floating continent of Neo Verona. He is to reunite with his crazy father while Romeo wants a piece of the Duke's ass too. Fortunately, Juliet gets to live for one more day. Ophelia is yet to appear to give her the dementor's kiss. What about the other characters? Unfortunately, they weren't given enough screen time. This episode was really just about Juliet, Romeo and sexy boy.

Excellent animation! Excellent music! Excellent scenes!

Argh, but the last two episodes are taking forever to get subbed! Perhaps m33w can take the project. So far they're impressively fast in subbing Myself; Yourself and Ninomiya.

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Memorable Quote from Episode 22: Glory spreads and widens, like the ripples in water caused by the fall of a raindrop.. and then... comes to nothing -- Grand Duke.

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October 3, 2007: Romeo x Juliet EP 21 { THE EMBRACE OF GODDESS }

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Full Episode Title: Law ~ To Die ~ The Embrace of the Goddess.

This is a very sad episode and those depressing background songs just keep looping in my head. I would have cried, really, if I wasn't too tired or my kid sister wasn't hovering nearby, giving me suggestive looks as if saying "Come on, give me tears".

This series actually ended last September 25. Unfortunately, I don't watch raws. At least not yet, so I depend heavily on soft subs. And because Umai is slow, I'm slow too. I mean no offense to the group, they're a great team, it's just that I feel so left out. Every otaku must have already seen the ending. Someday, I'll watch raws, straight from HDTV.

Going back to EP 21, there is a noticeable change in the artwork. I can't say if this one's better than the last, but the unfamiliarity of it made me feel uncomfortable, as though I was watching this series for the first time. If I go on specifics, I'd say the characters' faces look sharper and more expressive, giving them that mature kind-of look. I don't have much problem with it, actually. GONZO knows what its doing.

As I've mentioned earlier, there are also lots of sad background songs. They emphasize the drama of the scenes, and speaking of drama, the whole episode is reeking of drama. I think the whole idea of "Neo Verona-falling from the sky" got into me, like most Armageddon-type films. And with Juliet looking worried every other time, I don't have anymore reason not to feel like crying. She's going to die very soon!!

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Memorable Quote from Episode 21: My hands are small. I can't hold this much happiness or I'll break! -- Juliet.

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September 29, 2007: Romeo x Juliet EP 20 { AN UNWAVERING STEP }

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Full Episode Title: An Unwavering Step ~ To Uphold Duty ~ Mission .

I almost forgot that Neo Verona is a floating continent!

This episode is pretty intense because Juliet will be dealing with a much bigger issue. Honestly, I think this anime should have been entitled Juliet (with special appearance of Romeo). You see when I try to compare both characters, Juliet is more developed, more complex, and more fun to watch. Romeo doesn't stand out, he's too feminine and he really says a lot of lame things. His hair should have been black.

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Memorable Quote from Episode 20: And you, a Montague will inherit Escalus. That, and that in itself, is the bond of my love -- The Grand Duke.

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September 25, 2007: Romeo x Juliet EP 19 { INHERITANCE }

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Full Episode Title: Inheritance ~ The Wind of Hope ~ If Any Will, We Will.

A definite must-see. There were no wasted scenes and if I'm right, the animation has improved a great deal. I like how Juliet has become this motivated after being love-sick for so long. And she cosplayed as Zorro again. In other words, more action in the future.

I kind of miss Tybalt though. After that dark revelation, I had hoped he'll have more screen time than the other characters. That, and because I simply love him. He's far sexier than loverboy Francisco. Anyway, I'm sure he'll turn up soon. And I have a strong feeling that something bad is going to happen to him -- with all that angst inside.

Well, an easy hundred percent. Will write EP 20 and 21 soon!

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Memorable Quote from Episode 19: The fighting will soon be over, and so will this hatred -- Juliet

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