This led to some really good scenes, such as the exchange in the servants' room and the two tea parties. It's very good for dialogue-heavy scenes (Her facial expressions - though over-exaggerated, which they must be in any When They Cry installment - are phenomenal as far as impact is concerned). I think I've finally figured this mangaka's style out. This worked really well in the first volume of this arc because the core scenes Well, this is why high expectations tend to lead to disappointment. Well, this is why high expectations tend to lead to disappointment. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. I’m really glad I’m reading this with a friend because we share our crazy theories. And the body proportions are still so weird, along with the expressions, but I guess this is on purpose ‘cause like I said, Umineko explores the raw emotions of human behavior. I must add that Maria always gives me the creeps but I kind of understand that she developed a split personality due to her mom’s constant abuse. Also, the supernatural factor and the explicit scenes are a nice combo for the people who are into the genre, like me. Though I really want Battler to won, I feel like Beatrice is more than just an evil witch and I kind of want to see more of her past. Still, the big question remains: why did Kinzo want to see Beatrice once more? What does it have to do with him? Was she really his lover? Why can’t he see her despite all his efforts? The man is crazy, don’t get me wrong, but there is something more to his obsession with the Golden Witch. We see different shades of love, loyalty, obsession, respect, mistrust and obedience. I’ve always thought that this story in particular always show us the raw side of humans: when they’re utterly in love and when they feel joy, but also when they’re crumbling down to their knees and the devastating feeling of self-loathing too. One thing to highlight in this 2nd episode is that we got to know a little bit more of Shannon and Kanon, and how they truly wanted to become human instead of remaining as mere furniture created by Kinzo.įor the most part, it is heartbreaking to see how these people, these relatives and servants doubt each other, but at the same time, I admire their will to fight for the ones they love. This volume got really frustrating because Beatrice corners Battler and he gives in to her –he finally accepts her existence and her magic, so the Golden Witch wins once again. For the most part, it is heartbreaking to see how these people, these relatives and servants doubt each other, but 3.5/5 One thing to highlight in this 2nd episode is that we got to know a little bit more of Shannon and Kanon, and how they truly wanted to become human instead of remaining as mere furniture created by Kinzo. 3.5/5 This volume got really frustrating because Beatrice corners Battler and he gives in to her –he finally accepts her existence and her magic, so the Golden Witch wins once again.
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