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Rating: 7.5/10

Impressions:

Technically, this is the concluding episode. The final episode will be an aftermath that takes place six months after the destruction of the worm nest. I’m afraid I have to say that this series has been quite a big letdown. It fails to overcome its episodic nature, even during the climax of the story, while character usage is poor, and execution of this episode doesn’t improve my views either. On the other hand, animation, quality, and the ‘feel-good’ aspect of the show prove to be excellent, so if you never saw this series as an action/mecha/sci-fi show, then it probably would have been a nice ride for you.

Ok, more on the problems I had with this episode, and the conclusion in general: character usage—none of the characters really had an outstanding and obvious role to take. Otoha’s only significance is her connection with Yuuki; she never displays any excellence in her piloting, and she just happens to be the only one left to save the day in the end. In short, she neither impresses, not proves her worth. Similarly, all the other characters fail to do much either. Aside from character-development, Eika and Karen hardly ever do anything important. The higher-ups of the ship are also ‘just there’. Anyway, let’s see what kind of situation the next episode has to offer.

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