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My God the ending to Tasokare Hotel Episode 4 is just :damn: :damn: :damn: :damn: :damn::mjcry:

I hope that motherfukker Masaki rots in hell when this show is done :pacspit:

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As we see Maomao being so happy to see Xiaolan wanting to learn, there is no surprise that she fully approves of a school for servants. As this can only be of benefit in the palace and for the servants when they leave the palace.

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Though the meat of this episode tackled on the death of Jin.

  • We learn from Guen that a capable court lady of the name Tao suddenly went missing. Odd placement when it is brought up, but becomes important by the end of the episode.
  • Hongniang's comments of Concubine Jin are very bold of sorts. Saying it is better that she died. This is way out of character from what we have seen from her. This is the first alarming thing mentioned in the episode. Then you add Jinshi wanted to speak with Maomao away from Gyokuyou and her ladies. Shows that he tries to be objective for serious matters.
  • We even learn how terrible Jin was when we are introduced to low-ranking Concubine Son. Maomao's suspicon that Jin sought out to ruin her can be true given how Hongniang talked about Jin.
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All these things clicked once they found the corpse of Concubine Jin.

  • Assuming that when Tao went missing was the same time that Jin died, the idea that Tao replaced her holds great merit. Especially how her personality entirely changed.
  • Given how Guen discussed how regarded Tao was and if we assume that Jin sought to ruin Son was true. It seems in line for Jin to be abusive to Tao as a court lady getting more attention from people other than the Emperor.
  • The most tragic thing is that Jin dying was the worst thing to happen to Tao. Being forced to replace her as she deserved a better life then the one she was given. The sky was the limit for her. The 4 main concubines that we saw in S1 were all incredibly kind in different ways. Though the reality is the ones not getting attention can hold ugly truths.
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Watched the Overlord movie earlier

Didn’t really feel like a movie it felt like a long episode

And they toned down some things :beli:
It supposed to feel like that it covered a major battle that took place in the middle of season 4.
 

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Antoni is truly fukking scum. In his conversation with Draka he realized he could profit from her ideas. Simply put, this guy only looks after himself. It really shows why the church is falling apart.

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Although I was wondering when and his men would come back. Sure enough, they came back for the book, which it is now in Draka's hands. As mentioned before, with Oczy it was his eyesight. For Draka it is her memorization. I've to admit that it was bold of her to burn the book, but it saved her life and made for a great bargaining chip.

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Essentially, Schmitt's ideology is not based on logic. For instance, someone must have created this world. Therefore, God must exist. How he created a world doesn't matter because that is beyond our understanding. This different from Rafal, Oczy and Badeni who sought out the truth. This is more the opposing side of the church. Where the church comes to love God and follow his teachings. Throughout this series though we have noticed that the church would execute those that go against their teachings. The desire to not want conflict like that makes sense. As Draka mentions, technology can improve our lives. Once again, there has to balance.

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The scene of the sun is rather interesting. Schmitt views that as God, but Draka despises it. Honestly, I can imagine for Draka who had a tough life the sun illuminates all. For Draka who probably wants to hide, she would hate the sun. I am curious how much Schmitt understands the mission he is tasked with. Considering he doesn't know what is written, it makes me wonder what he would think after reading it. Although the theory the world revolves around the sun would be something he would favor.

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Though for printing the book, the idea is to liberate information. Which gives us a hint who the leader is and it is Jolenta. I am rather curious how this Jolenta is since it's been so long since we have seen her in the story. It makes sense that she would want to liberate and make information known. I get the feeling Schmitt cares more about going against the church. His character intrigues me because I just feel like there is bound to be a future conflict between him and Jolenta unless Jolenta has noticeably changed.

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Just got out of watching "The Colors Within". Which is a more coming of age low drama SoL Music movie. Naoko Yamada with another great work here. While not at the level of "Liz & the Blue Bird", it still was great.

I've to give credit to Science Saru they are on a fukking roll. And will likely be this generation of anime's KyoAni and Shaft.

I do agree with having Liz & the Blue Bird a bit higher. As I have this movie and 9 (Colors Within) and Luz & The Blue Bird 10. It did have the advance of setting a foundation for Mizore and Nozomi's relationship and the ending was more powerful to me.

This movie was very free - flowing, but the journey and growth of the kids had been a joy. It really felt down to earth in terms of drama, which was very pleasing. Each of the kids felt relatable and their own struggles. Their friendship at the end felt great and rewarding. Also, Sister Hiyoshiko and Totsuko dynamic was endearing.

I am not familiar with Naoko Yamada's work too much in all honesty. Outside Hibike and her work there with the movie and Liz & the Blue Bird. It really feels like Science Saru is making a breakthrough. They really have the potential to create creative and dynamic works and be this generation of anime's KyoAni and Shaft.


Loved this give it a 9/10.
 
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