Kita ze Inbou! - キタぜ陰謀!

[Episode 16: Four Travelers]
[Episode 17: No Need to Speak]

[Enjoyment Value: 7.5/10 & 8/10]

[Thoughts]

Episode 16 was rather interesting. We get to meet an interesting character in the form of Hijikata. He’s quite strict man in my opinion especially if he strikes down any allies who attempt to run away from the battlefield. I admit it is cowardly but his solution scary as hell. Other than that, the episode itself wasn’t really anything out of the ordinary. I did like the part where Kakunojo drew her sword and suddenly started to show the men she fought just how dangerous she can be. The thing is it doesn’t seem as if she was conscious of her actions at the time. I have to wonder if this is a good or bad thing for her…

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[Episode 14: To the North]
[Episode 15: The Secret Blades Resonate]

[Enjoyment Value: 8/10 & 9/10]

[Thoughts]

Thus begins the second part of Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto. Episode 14 shows us many things, such as Ebisu’s funeral, Akidzuki’s anger towards Soutetsu, and Kanna who now has command over the four warriors introduced in episode thirteen. They’re some wicked bastards too; they raided and took control of an entire French ship without almost any problems. Kakunojou is now following Akidzuki, both now on their way to the North. It seems like the rest of hte old Troupe may be on their way to the North as well if the letter from Soutetsu is any indication.

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[Episode 12: Ryouma's Message]
[Episode 13: The Lord's Head Finds a Soul]

[Enjoyment Value: 8/10 & 9.5/10]

[Thoughts]

Episode 12 answered some questions and yet brought a lot with it. Same masked guys killed Sakamoto. As to who they are I’m not sure yet but I think we might see them sooner or later, if they’re not dead. Also, what is Soutetsu up to? His intentions so far aren’t clear to me. As for Kanna, just who is he loyal to? He’s seen taking orders from both Juubei and Parkes. A double agent maybe? Also, I wonder why Kakunojou was so afraid of those strange monsters? The best parts of the episode though was when Kakunojou was relaying Oryou’s message to Akidzuki and the clash between Akidzuki, Kanna, and Soutetsu. Now that’s something I want to see more of!

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[Episode 10: Uena Falls]
[Episode 11: The Troupe Again at a Provisional Stage]

[Enjoyment Value: 8/10 & 8/10]

[Thoughts]

So it seems that Juubei didn’t die at all in the past few episodes and is alive according to the new scripts that Soutetsu gave the Troupe. Thank goodness it happened because I was feeling a bit sad that they were going to break up but now they’ve got one more play left in them! I felt bad for Akidzuki having to see his friend die right in front of him as well but he doesn’t seem to be overly broken up about it, which is good since it would only lead to problems for him in the future.

As for episode 11, it basically reveals Juubei still alive and kicking with that annoying laugh of his. Why the hell isn’t he dead? I have no idea why he isn’t but it seems to be connected to the Lord’s Head (semi-eternal life or something?). Also, why is Taiyou even in Edo right now? I’m guessing Katsu is in Edo as well if she’s there. Well, whatever the case, these past two episodes are basically ushering in the second major arc of the series and that means new faces and new places.

Kakunojou can be very sexy when she’s very pissed. *sigh*

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Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto Episode 6

Impressions/Thoughts:

The “Kill, Kill, Kill” triplets return and Kanna is working with the enemy? We have yet another heavy episode. Those guys who were plotting to kill the English got themselves killed instead (and looks like the brothel got burned down =/). The play got interrupted once again by the “Kill, Kill, Kill” triplets but thank goodness Akidzuki finally killed them! Kanna also assisted but I’m still not too sure about his allegiances…

I have to wonder where they story is going from here. Akidzuki still hasn’t sealed the The Lord’s Head as yet and Kakunojo and her troupe still haven’t dealt with the person trying to assassinate her. Kanna is drifting between ally and enemy. A war seems to be on the horizon. There’s just so much things going on as well as history being told. I can’t wait to see more of the plot unravel.

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I’m trying out a new style starting with this entry. Most likely I’ll use this method whenever I’m behind in a series I think, but as for the screenshots it’s something I’m testing out as well since it saves me a lot of work. With that said on with my impressions/thoughts of BKI eps.4&5!

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Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto Episode 4

Impressions/Thoughts:

God, it’s been so long since I’ve watched that I fell in love with BKI once again. This episode continues from the previous one with the gunman escaping from Akidzuki and the Kakunojo Troupe. From what I gathered, the play that they were going to put on seemed to reveal a scandal of sorts and someone wanted it stopped before that could happen. The gunman returned to finish the job of killing Yuyama but much to his dismay he did not know that Akidzuki was protecting the troupe during the play.

I loved the way they improvised during the play to cover up all the madness that was being caused by the gunman. It’s been a while since I was holding my breath for each scene that passed by. My heart was racing to see if Akidzuki was really going to kill the gunman on stage in front of the crowd, and he did. That’s why he rocks. This entire scandal business and Akidzuki’s goal to cut the thing he encountered in the first episode continues to intrigue me and I hope to find out more about them as I watch the episodes.

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Wow. Just, wow. Episode three further surpassed my expectations. This show knows just what buttons to press to make me shiver. Another episode done superbly well.

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Episode two was brilliant. I liked the concept of the show prior to it airing and this episode made me fall in love with BKI yet again. The music, the characters, the battles, just everything had me on edge.

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First off, I have to say that I’m loving the character designs. I don’t know why but they’re just awesome. Second, the opening done by FictionJunction YUUKA is just heaven to my ears. Same goes for the ending song but I like the opening much, much more.

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