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Review: The World Is Still Beautiful, Episode 12: Return

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Well, here we are: the final episode. One thing I have to say for it is that it’s not your typical ending. Sure, the episode starts out fairly warm and fuzzy: Nike reconciles with her grandmother (see the previous episode’s Christian Perspective on reconciliation), she and Livius return home, and we get a nice little montage showing all of the friends Nike made in the Sun Kingdom doing well. After all of the pomp and circumstance, though, reality smacks them in the face. It seems Bard didn’t do such a great job of managing things in Livius’ absence, which ultimately leads to a ton of work for Livius to do. As a result, he and Nike are abruptly separated and unable to spend time together. Not exactly a happily-ever-after ending, but certainly more realistic. How many times in life do we solve one problem, only to have another one to deal with shortly after? In that sense, I think they took an unexpected turn in the plot development. Of course, the actual end of the episode wraps up nicely, but the journey there is not all sunshine and rainbows.

A Christian Perspective:

Eh, not much to say here in terms of a lesson. There is some questionable content in this episode, which you can see in the Content Guide below. It’s nothing extremely bad, but it’s still more than we’ve had to put up with the show previously (or at least in a while).

Content Guide:

Language: 2 “b****rd

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: The three old men that Livius meets with are shown with women in their laps (the women aren’t nude, but at least  one is wearing a cleavage-revealing dress, and an old man has kiss marks on his head) 11:04-11:08; a woman runs out of a room while wearing a corset/dress type thing and two other women are shown hiding behind a desk (they are wearing cleavage dresses) 11:20 – 11:23; Nike is shown being put into a corset (she is bent over, and you can see part of the top of one of her breasts, although the scene itself doesn’t really present as sexual) 12:26 – 12:30; cleavage 12:46- 12:50; Nike may very briefly be shown in another cleavage dress; Bard makes a comment about whether or not Nike and Livius “did it”, and there is also a conversation between Bard and the three old men about that subject

Violence: None

Blood/Gore: None

Review: The World Is Still Beautiful, Episode 11: A Passing Wind

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I still hold that they resolve plot points too quickly in this show. Case in point: the previous episode ended with a cliffhanger plot. Within the first few moments of this episode, that plot point is resolved. Now, granted, it carries with it a bit of tension, but did anyone really expect a principle character to be killed off? I didn’t think so. What I will give the writers of this show is that there continues to be tension throughout the episode. One such example is between Livius and…. that guy from Nike’s country (nope, can’t remember his name at this point). While the over-arching conflict in this story arc is resolved quickly, there are still minor things like this that play out in this episode. And, granted, I could argue that even this resolves rather quickly, but I think I’d be beating a dead horse. For all the criticism I have of the way things work out, I still found myself eager to see this show each week. While it may not excel in the area of storytelling (at least as far as plot resolution goes), it did present some likable characters who made it worth coming back to week after week. Only one episode left after this.

A Christian Perspective:

Reconciliation is a powerful theme in this episode, specifically between Livius and that other guy. Really, there was no reason for Livius to seek to make peace with the guy. Not only is he the king of the world (minus the Principality of Rain), he now also has the blessing of the Principality to marry Nike, so he wins. End of story. Yet Livius didn’t leave it like that–perhaps, even, couldn’t leave it like that. So instead, he sought out his adversary and sought to reconcile with him. This very action almost cost him his life (accidentally, of course). Let’s not forget the Livius we initially met at the beginning of this journey. That Livius would simply have crushed anyone who stood in his way. Much like Livius, we, too, change in our journey with Christ, and we should also seek reconciliation and peace with our adversaries whenever possible. (Forgiveness, though, is something we always need to give, even if we cannot salvage a relationship.)

Content Guide:

Language: 2 “d**n”
Alcohol/drug use: Characters may be drinking at a feast; Neil is possibly drunk (I don’t think either is really confirmed); several characters are possibly drunk

Nudity/sex/fanservice: Livius and a few other unnamed men are shown in a bath–the men are shirtless with towels around their waists, while Livius is underwater (9:15 – 9:19); the preview shows Nike in a dress that reveals a bit of cleavage

Violence: a character is hit in the head with a nut(?); a character is hit with a piece of fruit; a character is grabbed by the front of his shirt; a character is kicked in the butt

Blood/gore: blood is seen dripping and pooling on the ground; blood is shown on a character’s face

Review: Captain Earth, Episode 6: Kivotos Plan

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So Captain Earth has kind of been my neglected show this season… I’m still playing catch up, and I actually watched this particular episode a couple weeks ago. Suffice it to say, my memory of what exactly happens is vague, save for the bit of help I have from Wikipedia and the little bit I remember.

What I do remember is that the member of Salty Dog who was present in the early episodes makes a return, this time in an attempt to rescue Hana. Daichi, of course, steps up to save her, but the question becomes whether or not he actually has it in him to shoot someone, despite the fact that he was quick to call the Livlaster. Beyond this, the episode deals with the specifics of the Kivotos Plan (for which the episode is named). Interestingly, while it sounds like a despicable plan, it’s something that I would not be entirely shocked to see humanity implement at some point. The basic idea is that a small group of humanity would be salvaged from the destruction of mankind. While Captain Earth deals with mankind’s destruction with the threat of space vampires (more or less), I would not be entirely surprised if our earth was facing destruction and some plan was put in place to save a select few “elite” people. Do we have the technology? Who knows?

Well… I don’t have much else of substance to say here.

A Christian Perspective:

I think we can learn a little something from Daichi’s solution to the hostage situation in this episode. He had the Livlaster, and could have easily shot and killed Hana’s assailant in order to save her, but then he would have had that on his conscience. This man (whose name I don’t remember) even seemed to taunt Daichi a little, and to gloat when Daichi silently admits he doesn’t have it in him to shoot someone by dismissing the Livlaster; however, Daichi finds another way to complete the task at hand, thus saving Hana without having to spill any blood. Despite the easy—and, perhaps, obvious—solution, Daichi ultimately refused to compromise his morals. As Daichi was in saving Hana, so should we be in following Christ. The world may provide an obvious, easy, and quick solution to a problem, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the right solution. Let us, like Daichi, refuse to compromise our morals, and instead search for a solution to our problems that are in line with Jesus’ teachings.

Content Guide:

Alcohol/Drug Use: Two characters are shown holding glasses of what appears to be champagne

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: Kiltgang girl is shown in her usual outfit; CEO’s secretary is wearing a top that shows cleavage; a flashback to young Hana curled up in the water ball (or whatever it is) is shown, which, if you remember, shows Hana naked, although she is curled up, but at one point she does uncurl, and we do see the side of her butt (09:29 – 09:59); another scene shows young Hana curled up in a ball and floating in water, then she is shown uncurled at one point, which again offers a partial view of her butt (10:32 – 11:03); young Hana, curled up in a ball, naked—again (16:38 – 16:43); during the episode preview, the Kiltgang girl is shown in her battle outfit

Violence: Daichi is shown using a simulator to practice piloting and fighting in a robot; a character is shot at; a character is hit in the face with a boomerang; a character hits his head; a character punches a wall several times; robot fights in the preview

Blood/Gore: After a character punches a wall several times, we see something on the wall—it’s dark, but it could be blood

 

Review: One Week Friends, Episode 11: Important Friend

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Hm… I’m not sure what to say for this episode. As usual, it continues the trend of being clean in content, but I don’t know what to say for the plot. On the one hand, we finally find out what happened in Kaori’s past to cause her memory issue. It’s probably not a surprise to find out that it was an issue with her friends that lead to the problem, and I’m sure more than few people figured out that Kujo played into it somehow, though it seem his role was something closer to a matter-of-fact involvement. Now, all of this is fine—it’s the logical progression of the plot. An old friend moves back, which inevitably leads to an encounter with more old friends, which leads to Hase’s curiosity, which leads to him investigating, which finally leads to some information being revealed. The problem comes in with what Hase chooses to do with it.

You would think that hearing about what happened would spur Hase on to be a better friend. Instead, the opposite happens. It seems that Kujo’s thoughts particularly weigh on him. The problem is that he’s already in too deep, and it’s too late for him to worry that he might end up hurting Kaori. Indeed, what seems to be a decision to distance himself from Kaori (based on his actions at the end of the episode) are more guaranteed to hurt her than any hypothetical situation that may happen somewhere in the future. In fact, getting hurt is part of being someone’s friend. As we open up to people and get to know them better (and they us), we ultimately make ourselves more vulnerable, as we have now revealed intimate details about ourselves. This goes even further for romantic relationships. We know that friendships have their hard spots: this was explored earlier in the series. I suppose it just seems weak for Hase to start backing out now for fear of hurting Kaori, when his backing out could be more damaging than anything. It’s frustrating for sure. It’s also hard for me to take a stance on it, as I can’t say I felt any particular rage or frustration at the moment of watching it, but I also don’t feel like I can blindly praise the episode, either. Perhaps perusing the comments section on CrunchyRoll didn’t help that. For better or worse, though, this is where the story is headed. Let’s see where things go next week.

Oh, and hopefully we’ll resolve this whole Kiryu/Saki sub-plot, as well.

A Christian Perspective:
In the end, I think the best lesson for Christians here is this: don’t try to help someone out of your own power. You’ll just make a mess. After all, what exactly is Hase doing here? Does he think he will help Kaori if he withdraws from her so that he doesn’t possibly—maybe—potentially cause some big hurt for her in the future? That line of thinking is ultimately going to cause him to definitely hurt her—right here and now. So, how should we, as Christians, handle situations that call for us to be there for someone else, or to help them? It’s probably going to be an answer that most people will roll their eyes at and exclaim, “Typical”, but it’s the Christian way, and that way is prayer.

There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. – Proverbs 14:12

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9

We’re sinful, prideful  human beings. We think we know it all. Let’s be honest with ourselves here: we don’t. We can barely help ourselves, much less others. If you find yourself in a situation like Hase’s, take a moment and pray and ask for God’s guidance. Not only does He know more about the other person and what he/she is going through than you do, He also knows more about you than you do. Let Him put to work the gifts and abilities He gave you, rather than you trying to wing it on your own.

Content Guide:

Language: None

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: None

Violence: None

Blood/Gore: None

Review: The World Is Still Beautiful, Episode 9: The Principality of Rain

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Okay, okay, I know I previously criticized the fast pace of the show, but after this episode I just have to say this: three months? We’re supposed to believe that everything that has happened took place over the course of three months? Event wise, I suppose that’s possible, but character wise? I’m sorry, but I find that hard to buy. Livius was a cold, hateful young man, and we’re supposed to buy that in the course of three months (less, really) Nike was able to completely change his character? That’s just… hard to believe. Anyway, now that I have that criticism over…

I have to admit, I tend to question myself a lot, so I really don’t know if that point of criticism is valid, or if it’s criticism for the sake of having something to criticize. I mean, this isn’t a plot heavy show in the first place, but rather a show about character interaction and, ultimately, the effect we have on each other. Sure, it’s wrapped up in a pretty, fantasy-esque box, but how much does that really play into the show, beyond Nike’s constant use of rain summoning? We do see her occasionally use her wind powers to cut stuff, but it certainly doesn’t seem to be the center of attention. Again, that’s debatable with the rain stuff, but still…

Now, I’ve rambled enough. The only other thing I’ll say is that Nike sure was hesitant to use her rain summoning for show, but in this episode we see her doing it for a crowd of people… I guess her perspective has changed. The real meat and potatoes of this episode, though, revolves around Nike’s return to the Principality of Rain with Livius in tow. We actually get to “meet” her sisters in person, as opposed to the fanservice-laden introduction we received in a flashback many episodes ago. Nike is drawn back out of concern for her grandmother, although it appears to have been a false alarm. What is yet to be seen, though, is if this false alarm was the result of poor communication or if something more dastardly is in the works. By the looks of things, it would seem the latter, especially with the interaction between an unknown character and Nike’s grandmother. Despite all of this, Nike and Livius’ relationship does seem to grow deeper in this episode (that kiss scene!), and it will be interesting to see how that relationship holds up against whatever trials await them in this current arc.

A Christian Perspective:

Throughout this show, every arc seems to have had a purpose for character development: either for drawing Nike and Livius closer together, or for fixing something in Livius’ life. It’s possible that Nike has personally benefited, but off the top of my head I can’t remember anything. Actually, I suppose it mostly has been about Livius change of character and the deepening relationship between him and Nike. Anyway, it took trials to get them there: an old flame, a journey through a trapped temple, an old family member with whom Livius had his disputes… at any of these junctures, we could have seen failure, but in the end what we saw was a changing Livius, a growing relationship, and the restoration of a bond (Livius and Bard). You may have already figured out what Bible verse I’m going to use to tie this point together, but here it goes anyway:

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28

The next time life seems to be going through a bunch of trials—maybe we’re being asked to do things that are hard for us, or maybe we need to reconcile with someone with whom we’ve had a bad experience—let’s keep in mind this verse, and the trials that we’ve watched Livius (and Nike) endure. Let’s also remember that we have a God who wants to use all things to work together for our good. The situation might not seem comfortable or favorable, but before we write it off let’s take a moment to pray and seek God’s will in the situation, and to press forward in faith, trusting that He has a reason for the situation, no matter how hard or difficult.

Content Guide:

Language: 1 “j**z”, 2 “b**ch”, 1 “d**n”, 1 “cr*p” (if you consider it a curse word)

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: Livius says something that prompts a shot of what appears to be a naked Nike (I guess it’s metaphorical, given the previous scene), but all we see is a quick glimpse of cleavage (around 19:39-19:40)

Violence: A character is elbowed in the stomach

Blood/Gore: None

Review: Captain Earth, Episode 5: Starry Sky’s Picture Book

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This is one of those times where I’m writing a review some time after actually watching the episode, so while I can recall the general idea of the episode, some of the finer points escape me. Perhaps they escaped me from the get go. For starters, I’m not quite sure why Teppei and Akari go into space to revive Teppei’s dad in the first place, but that is the premise of the plot in the first place. I guess with that said I can’t really critique the episode itself.

That being said, if you like action, then there is plenty to be had this time around. Teppei and Akari aren’t the only ones seeking Teppei’s dad. The difference is, their enemies seem to have a much more nefarious plan in store for the new character. This, of course, results in some tense moments that, as I previously mentioned, will please those fans of action. Uh… yeah, I really don’t have much to say. I’m playing catch-up on this show. Sorry.

A Christian Perspective:

I got nothin’.

Content Guide:

Language: 1 “d**n”

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: Beginning of the episode shows Teppei putting his shirt on, thus you see some of his chest; Hana flashes Daichi (nothing is shown, as we see her either from behind or above that point) 00:30 – 00:45

Violence: A flashback shows a robot being stabbed in the face; a character is shot with a tranquilizer; a character is shot with a bullet

Blood/Gore: Blood can be seen coming from a shot character; the shot character is bandaged, with blood visible through the bandage

Review: The World Is Still Beautiful, Episode 8: Shelter From The Rain

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If there’s one criticism that I could level at “The World Is Still Beautiful”, it’s that plot elements seem to wrap up too quickly and too neatly. The previous episode shows Livius in a complete rage, ready to imprison Nike. This episode starts off with him pretty much recanting his rage and more-or-less brushing off the offense. It’s more than a little jarring if you think about it, and probably unrealistic. Yes, we know that Livius cares deeply for Nike, and that she has had a profound impact on his life, but let’s not forget that he has years of anger and hatred built up, and I would assume that his assumption was that Nike was betraying him. It would have made for a good point of conflict for Nike to have to soothe that wound. Yes, I know the whole situation wasn’t her fault, but we know that Livius can be irrational, and to be fair we know that Nike is also quite powerful and probably could have freed herself from Bard’s grasp instead of letting him carry her as far as he did.

That said, this episode does have a decent theme of reconciliation. Again, the criticism of being wrapped up too quickly could be leveled here, as lots of issues seemed to be resolved in a relatively short amount of time. Livius and Bard spend a few minutes talking, but we’re told that an hour (I believe it was an hour—might have even been longer) has passed. Granted, this has been a fairly light-hearted show (for the most part), and I suppose that is the tone the writers would prefer to keep.

Despite all of this criticism, I would be a liar to say that I didn’t enjoy the episode. It had its funny moments (see: Nike after the rain ceremony), and overall it remains likable. I guess I just feel like they could have done more with this plot point.

A Christian Perspective:

Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Well, the application: how much of this conflict could have been avoided if Livius would have just cleared the area with Bard from the get go, instead of letting his anger and resentment build up? Granted, Bard doesn’t seem to make it easy, especially with his attitude and advances on Nike, but isn’t the world (and aren’t people) usually like that? If forgiveness was easy, then we wouldn’t need the grace of God to help us. Is forgiveness possible for the unbeliever? I suppose so, but the fact that we have to be commanded to forgive in Scripture certainly indicates that it’s not something that comes naturally to us. If it did, it wouldn’t need to be commanded. After all, none of us needs to be commanded to eat, sleep, or use the bathroom—these are all natural things, and we do them without the need to be commanded to do so (potty training children notwithstanding).

Content Guide:

Language: 1 “d**n”

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: Nike is still wearing her dress from last episode at the beginning of this episode, and the dress showed cleavage; Bard is shown lying naked in a woman’s bed (the most you see is his bare chest, bare back, and a bit of his butt crack), with the woman herself finishing dressing (we see nothing even remotely fanservicey about her) which implies that the two slept together (Bard also pulls her down on the bed at one point); 18:53-18:59 Nike shows a little cleavage

Violence: Nike cuts Livius’ hair with her wind magic; a character is hit with a pillow; a character is pounded on the chest; a character is kicked; a character’s hair is pulled

Blood/Gore: None

Review: One Week Friends, Episode 10: Friends and Friends

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It seems that, at this point, we are slowly unraveling the mystery behind why Kaori loses her memories. We’re nowhere near a concrete answer, to be sure, but previous clues certainly suggested that it has something to do with Kujo, and this week seems to strengthen that theory. We also see the first interaction Kaori has with old friends since the show started. This interaction is brief, although it does reveal a bit about Kaori and Kujo’s past. This probably could have been played out a bit more, in all actuality, but I suppose it was tense enough just because Kaori was faced with a new situation that she didn’t know how to handle. Added to this, of course, is the fact that she isn’t quite the same Kaori she’s been throughout the show. We see this on the roof when she questions Hase about the 18 grams of sugar used in the eggs.

Hase and Kaori have suffered their share of setbacks at various points, but this time things are different. I think it’s a difference that we, the viewers, may not be quite so privy to (or I’m just dense), but we certainly see it played out in some ways, especially with Kaori reverting to a more reserved personality. Where this will go from here is anybody’s guess, but with the series winding down (and the manga still running), the question must be asked as to whether or not the ending will feel complete.

A Christian Perspective:

Well, the theme of unconditional love may be one to be explored here. After all, Hase certainly continues to pursue Kaori and maintain his promise no matter what setbacks hit him. Now, true, we can question Hase’s motives and whether his pursuit of Kaori is unconditional, although what does he hope to gain out of it? Sure, we can pretty much tell he loves Kaori, but was his initial approach to her a sly attempt to go out with her? Or was he simply looking to be her friend, as he himself stated? I suppose we may never know. Regardless, it would be impossible to claim that Hase doesn’t care about Kaori; after all, he is putting himself through quite a lot just to stay near her and have her as his friend. How many of us can say the same? I’m sure we’ve all turned our backs on a friend or family member who could have really used us. Maybe in the future we can remember Hase and what he was willing to go through just to maintain a relationship with Kaori Fujimiya.

Content Guide:

Language: None

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: None

Violence: A character is punched in the head (more playful th an anything)

Blood/Gore: None

Review: One Week Friends, Episode 9: Last Day With Friends

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Well, One Week Friends certainly knows how to mess with your head. I’m sure after the last episode you expected there to be some kind of drama with the guy who showed up at the end of the previous episode. Well, you’re going to be disappointed. The vast majority of this episode is actually right along the lines of what you would expect: Kaori and company hanging out, some cute moments between Hase and Kaori, and (maybe not so expectedly) a cute moment between Kiryu and Saki. Honestly, it wasn’t a terribly eventful episode, and yet at the same time it wasn’t boring. I think I’ve called this show relaxing before, and that’s still kind of the case, at least for the most part. Oh, there were a couple parts, to be sure. One such part involves a typical romance anime plot device (although it was as clean as the trope could possibly be, given that this is One Week Friends), and the other was how the episode ends.

Okay, so yes, the guy from the last episode does show up, but much like the last episode he waits until the end to make his appearance, but it’s well played. After a nice, relaxing episode with some romantic undertones, it only makes sense that this guy would come in and essentially throw a wrench into the plans. Now we’re left wondering what will become of Kaori and Hase’s relationship?

A Christian Perspective:

We could really learn a bit about hospitality from Kaori’s mom. She is very inviting to Kaori’s friends (of course, it helps that Kaori doesn’t bring friends home). As Christians, we’re supposed to be willing to invite strangers in (Matthew 25: 35-36, Hebrews 13:2). While I’m sure that sounds scary in today’s society (and I’m sure there is some level of discernment to be had), it doesn’t change the fact that it is a biblical command. So, pay attention to Kaori’s mom (minus her reaction to Hase falling on Kaori) and put some of that into practice the next time you invite a stranger, someone you barely know, or even a friend into your home.

Content Guide:

Language: None

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: Well, they pull the age-old “guy trips and falls on top of girl” routine, but in true One Week Friends fashion there really aren’t any sexual or perverse connotations added to it

Violence: None

Blood/Gore: None

Review: Brynhildr in the Darkness, Episode 8: The Clue That Was Left

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Note: This will be the last episode that I will review for this series. After talking with my wife, I think it’s wise for me to walk away. She pointed out that the only positive thing I had to say about the show was its plot. This episode really takes the fanservice to the next level, too. So, while I will probably read the episode summaries on Wikipedia (assuming they’re there), I will not be actively watching it anymore.

This show. The plot is engaging, the characters are interesting, but the use of fanservice and sexuality is just absurd. Take the first half of this episode. It starts off well: Ryota is planning to locate and investigate the area revealed in the device, Neko reveals her concerns, and Kazumi even shows up to lend a hand in the search. All of this is fine and great, no problem. Then we get a roughly three minute period of useless fanservice. Oh, I’m sure someone could offer up an excuse for Kazumi’s behavior, but it would just be that: an excuse. Honestly, the actual plot relevant details of this episode were great. It was a very entertaining episode outside of Kazumi’s antics, both in this portion mentioned and later on with Kana. These incidents leave a stain on what could have been a great episode.

Case in point: when Ryota goes to investigate the site revealed in the device. The cops get involved (although why they go to arrest him for checking out a destroyed building, I don’t get), and it turns into a big blow out as the girls get involved as well. We don’t really get an explanation as to why the cops were so aggressive and quick to arrest Ryota, though. My original thought was that they were somehow affiliated with the people who created the witches, but that theory goes out the window with later developments. As usual, the show does a good job of feeding us some new stuff while still leaving us with plenty to anticipate. It’s just a shame that it has to throw so many potential stumbling blocks out along the way.

A Christian Perspective:

I can’t, in good conscience, suggest that Christian viewers even bother with 06:19 – 09:22. There is nothing edifying here, and nothing that contributes to the overall story of Brynhildr is revealed. Save yourself the potential temptation (or point of stumbling) and just skip this section. Honestly, for as much as I enjoy this show (fanservice aside), I couldn’t recommend it to Christians as a whole. If sexual sin was not an issue for you–or if you are a particularly strong Christian–then this is certainly a show that has a decent story (excluding the fanservice, of course).

Content Guide:

Language: 1 “j**z”, 1 “s**t”, 1 “h*ll”

Alcohol/Drug Use: None

Nudity/Sex/Fanservice: Kazumi is shown sliding her panties off and asking Ryota if he wants to “do it” with her (note that you see nothing except her panties being slid from her thighs down–her skirt is still in place–though that doesn’t make it any less unsavory in terms of content) 06:19 – 06:34; Kazumi removes her top and her bra–she makes moves on Ryota, inviting him to massage her breasts, and at one point he knocks her down and falls on top of her (and somehow she becomes completely naked)–his knee brushes between her legs at one point (I tried to cover the screen as much as possible, but still saw some stuff–I won’t detail too much, but honestly you could probably skip this section without missing anything) (07:00 – 08:58); Kazumi stays at Ryota’s house, and appears to be sleeping in her underwear (you see her in her bra at one point) and she cuddles up to Ryota (08:58 – 09:22); Kazumi makes comments about Kana’s breasts getting bigger and then undoes her shirt–we see the sides of Kana’s breasts (exposure starts at 17:43 – 17:57 although Kana’s chest isn’t shown this entire time)

Violence: A character is punched in the face; Kuroha uses her magic to crush a car and rescue Ryota; cops fire their guns; a character is tackled and choked

Blood/Gore: None