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Rating: 8.7/10

Impressions:

I was actually pretty impressed with this episode. Even though I was left wanting action from the last, and for a possible 901 vs 908 showdown, I didn’t feel this episode lacked anything when it had like, no action at all. The story completely makes up for it, as well as the comedy. I really wasn’t sure of what Oreld was doing when he ‘bought’ the girl until Machs stepped in like that, causing a massive burst of laughter from me. It’s just so funny watching someone try to act the opposite of their own personality. The twinkle in his glasses is just golden, and an excellent touch to the scene.

Speaking of personalities, I like Alice a lot more this episode than in the previous ones. She’s not as bitchy or arrogant anymore, and actually gives a nice speech this episode. Her fighting trait which is apparent since the first episode is what attracted me to her character in the beginning of the series, but her naivety and bossiness made me lose interest. Alice doesn’t even push Orlando this episode to reveal what he’s hiding from her. She also takes it up with herself to fight against the flamethrower dude and not run away. And is it just me or does she get cuter? Must be the quality rising slightly, and less deformed faces.

Seeing as how this episode is rather lacking in the action department, I’m hoping for a satisfying fill of that next episode. The ending of this episode suggests a large showdown next episode, and perhaps the end of the 908 soldier as well as the severely bucktoothed guy (ok, I haven’t watched this show in weeks so I can’t remember their names…oh wait, was it Mione or something?) Alice looks like she’s going to take up some of the fighting too. I’m not familiar with weapons so I have no idea what she lugs into the car in the end. Is that a rocket launcher or something? Also, I’m hearing things about a Darth Alice…

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