August 27, 2004
Ai Yori Aoshi Episode 20
"Cure"
At this point in the show's lifetime, I don't think there's much more I can say about the production side of things. The animation and art is gorgeous, far ahead most other shows of the time. The music fits well and there are many memorable tracks.
There's still a few episodes left, so there's still a chance there will be some sort of story arc. While I am enjoying the show, I wish there was a little more character development, rather than the string of one-shot episodes that the show favors. There's nothing wrong with it, but you just don't feel Aoi and Kaoru going anywhere. There's no conflict or tension. We know Aoi and Kaoru love each other unconditionally, and there's not much drama from that.
In this episode, we get teased about Kaoru's past a bit, but it's nothing we didn't know already. Though it's probably the most interesting part of the episode, it is also more or less inconsequential, as Aoi glosses past it with a declaration of love.
With more character development, plot or dramatic tension, this could be an even better show. As it is, it's light show with gorgeous production.
Rating: B
Posted by Kei at August 27, 2004 11:07 PM