I honestly don’t know what to say. Watching this trailer just blew me away because of it’s ridiculous good-looking action scenes and some rather provocative shots and mostly because I’m quite surprised at the amount of changes. From what I can tell this must be some kind of alternate story with the same characters as before. Here’s a synopsis from ANN:

It’s the future of New York. Kate, Rose, Rachel, and Claire lead the normal school life and a new transfer student comes… The transfer student, Louis wants to be friends with Kate. However, something happens to “Red Garden”. What is the truth behind this and the real purpose.

There’s also mecha in the OVA. o_o Interesting. Well, either way I’m quite looking forward to this OVA.

[Episode 22: Light]

[Enjoyment Value: 9/10]
[Overall series review: 85/100]

[Thoughts]

The best episode in the entire series. That’s the title this episode deserves. The war between the Animus and the Doral came to an end and it was a very satisfying one. Everyone gave a wonderful performance in this final episode but the ones that stood out were Kate (she has always been my absolute favorite), Lula, and Hervé. Kate thoroughly expressed her feelings while fighting against Hervé and didn’t once bat an eye in doubt (I loved her serious expressions a lot). Lula sacrificed herself to mortally wound Hervé and as such made a great contribution to the end of the war. As for Hervé, he had lost it ever since the episode began which I think is in part of him being so concerned about his sister.

Speaking of Hervé, one of the best and saddest highlights in this episode and probably in the entire series was when Hervé had to kill his sister and then he himself died. Granted, I never liked the guy but the scene itself was still tear-jerking. The same could be said when Lise disappeared into ashes. After all that suffering she endured she can finally rest. The ending itself is sort of odd but it was still great and I felt satisfied. Though I wonder what the girls are going to do now that they’ve awaken.

Now the wait is on for the OVA that will arrive in August (which I really have no idea what it’s going to be about). So far away. >_<

[Episode 20 & 21 ]

[Enjoyment Value: 8.5/10 & 8/10]

[Thoughts]

Wow, everything really is coming to an end now. Herve has killed his stupid grandfather and now Lise has had her complications arise and is now on the loose and headed for the school where the final battle will take place. These episodes, specifically episode 21, focused on the girls all preparing for the last time they’ll be able to cherish their memories. Kate spent most of her time with Paula, Claire with Ewan, Rose with her family, and Rachel with her friends (in her own special way of course). I thought it was a great idea that Paula made up some cards for the girls in preparation of when they lose their memories as well. Now everyone is fully prepared for the final battle. The question is: Who will be victorious?

[Episode 18 & 19]

[Enjoyment Value: 8/10 & 8.5/10]

[Thoughts]

Quite the interesting pair of episodes. In episode 18, Lise is finally released from her prison and the girls are slowly starting to understand their sad fate. For right now though, I really feel bad for Lise. I still don’t think she knows what’s going on and she’s still lacking her memories. As for episode 19, it was pretty much a “WTF” episode and a very good one at that. Lise now has the complication of Herve’s clan and Kate gets kidnapped. I was very pissed at the end. Since they failed with Lise they want to try again with another body. When will these bastards learn?

[Episode 17: Truth]

[Enjoyment Value: 7.5/10]

[Thoughts]

So Herve got detained by his own people? LOL, that’s a little funny to be honest. But seriously, the guy seems as if he’ll snap at any given moment especially since Anna is now starting to show signs of weakness. It’s also painful to see the girls having to now deal with the new information about their futures. Either having to die or lose their memories. Even though Rose will eventually have to find out about it, I understand too well why Kate and Claire couldn’t have told her about what would happen to them especially after she had spoke so happily about finally finding her father and wanting her family back together. I also feel that some of Rose’s words about her father may have rubbed off on Claire in regards to her own father. I’m not sure just how she’ll interact with him in the future though. Oh, and it seems Lise has disappeared. I’m sure Herve and Emilio are responsible though.

[Episode 16: Sorrowful Lies]

[Enjoyment Value: 9/10]

[Thoughts]

This was an amazingly intense episode. Definitely the best episode since the start of the show. Sadly though, JC would meet his end in this episode. Also, the fighting scenes were amazing. Among the best of all that haven taken place in the series. It was hilarious when Herve was getting beaten by the old woman (chairman). She has some seriously slick moves! Also, some serious issues have come up though now that Herve has revealed himself to the girls. If his clan gets their hands on the other book the other (Lula and JC’s) clan has they will lose their memories. However, if they get the other cursed book back which Herve’s clan possesses then they risk the chance of dying. This is a messed up situation no matter which outcome you look at. On another note though now that JC is dead, Lula will definitely be seeking revenge.