Kita ze Inbou! - キタぜ陰謀!

Verdict: 9/10

Impressions:

Well it was about time that they covered the first chapter. I don’t know why they didn’t start the anime off like this from the start but I suppose they have their own creative reasons for doing it like this. So, like the first chapter of the manga, this episode covers Sumire and Lucia’s first encounter. It also shows Sumire’s first encounter with a Virus and her initial reactions before gaining any knowledge of them or having Berserk mode. Speaking of Berserk mode, we see how Sumire came to first access it (by being shot yet again). We’re also treated to some Lucia-ownage that only she can do in her calm and collected manner. Oh, and you’ve got to love the bond-making *coughyuritensioncough* that occurred near the end of the episode. ^^

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Verdict: 8.6/10

Impressions:

Now this was a very familiar episode. Reason being is because this episode is basically derived from chapter 5 of the manga that was recently scanlated. Granted things are done differently in some places but it delivers the same story and lesson. I felt bad for Tsukuyo all over again after watching this episode. She loved her brother so much that she was even able to not lose herself completely to the Virus that had inhabited her body. As a result of that, despite the Virus eventually coming forth and attacking, she did all she could to help save her twin brother. Also, Lucia did a really nice thing at the end that had her looking so cute with her blushing. On another note, I wonder what the guy Sumire meets in the park is up to…. Anyways, next episode seems to cover the first chapter in the manga. ^__^

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Verdict: 8.5/10

Impressions:

Interesting episode this was. I found it odd and funny that Sumire was being tested for her control over Berserk mode but I suppose it was expected given that Berserk Sumire runs off of pure impulse. Though, I wonder how her Berserk mode works fully since from the symbols shown she seems to have a few elements available to her in a given Berserk mode. The rest of the episode was basically about Sumire wanting to return to her past and realizing that she can’t. The highlight of the episode of course was when she confronted a Virus normally only to fail before entering Berserk mode and proceeded to kick its ass. I really don’t want to see Sumire take control of Berserk mode since it wouldn’t really be “Berserk” anymore but perhaps she could do something about attacking non-Viruses just a little bit. Anyways, as it stands I have no idea where VVV is going right now since it still differs from the manga (well from what I’ve read anyways). So, I’m still looking forward to future episodes and hopefully some familiar scenes.

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Series Information

ANN Encyclopedia | AniDB | AnimeNfo
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Shoujo-ai (?)
OP: [Bravin’ Bad Brew] by Riryka >> Mirror 1 | Mirror 2
ED: [Shijun no Zankoku] by Yousei Teikoku >> Mirror 1 | Mirror 2
TBSアニメーション「ヴィーナス ヴァーサス ヴァイアラス」公式HP

Verdict: 9.5/10 (All hail Berserk Sumire)

Impressions:

Hot damn, the animated version of VVV has finally arrived. First thing I noticed was how they started it. It’s a lot different from the first chapter of the manga. Hell, none of what happened in this episode even occurred in the first chapter but I’m guessing it’s either from some later chapters or unique to the anime. Lucia and Sumire are pretty much the same from the impression I gathered at the beginning of the manga with the addition of one awesome thing…freaking berserk Sumire! Manga-wise, she appears in chapter two and she owned this episode all over. Simply put, she’s unbelievably hot. I think she’ll make whatever yuri material that surfaces in VVV in the future very interesting and engaging. ^^

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