August 11, 2004
Ai Yori Aoshi Episode 15
"Feelings of the Heart"
I feel like I haven't given Ai Yori Aoshi's art enough credit yet. From scene to scene, it is an extremely good looking anime. The characters and backgrounds all look great. The attention to color is particularly good.
There's a lot more of Aoi talking about the fervent nature of her love for Kaoru. You know, if this wasn't an anime, I think her feelings would actually be considered pretty creepy.
This is a semi-recap episode. I think it's like a midway jumping on point for people who hadn't been watching the show to begin with. It basically sets up (recaps) Aoi and Kaoru's relationship, and how they first met, in case you forgot what's going on with all the recent mushiness.
I guess I'm a sucker for watching the two of them get to enjoy their relationship (something you almost never get in shows like this), so I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. It also featured none of the annoying supporting cast, which made me even happier.
Rating: A-
Posted by Kei at August 11, 2004 08:46 PM*grins*
I was waiting for your review of ep15, which I rank to be one of the best, right after the strong start. This is a real highlight in romance anime - and yes, the story becomes better when comedy is tuned down and the focus shifts to the supposed main character.
Nice one.
Posted by: Mentar at August 13, 2004 02:22 AM