First of all, this show is pretty damn amazing. At this moment I can’t find a single fault with it. From the perfect pacing to the wonderful characters, everything just fits together seamlessly. The buildup of Chagum’s anxiety during this episode was done very well, with the little details hinting that something was on his mind to the moment when he cried with relief as he realized he didn’t have to live all by himself. It acted as a reminder that despite his collected and strong outer appearance he is still a child.
I have to say the show has taken a rather unexpected turn though now that Balsa and Chagum have found a house for themselves and are apparently set on living the peaceful life of a farmer. From the rather action filled introduction episodes I would never have guessed they’d be settling down in some farming village a couple of episodes later. Is Seirei no Moribito going all slice-of-life on us I wonder? Oh if that were only the case.. I still get all warm and fuzzy inside when I think of the episodes from Scrapped Princess where Pacifica had lost her memories and were living together with that guy that got the worst “get out of here, we’re done with you” death in the history of anime.
Even though I would love some slice-of-life in a historical/mythical setting I don’t think the show will be going in that direction for long, especially since the signs of the drought were still there and it will not take long for them to figure out that Chagum is still alive. Besides, it would be a complete waste to remove the action from a show that has the most awesome fighting scenes ever!
I’m really love this show, even though recently nothing much has happened. I feel the story telling has been tight and yet subtle. We already know the happy life can’t last, simply because of the egg inside of Chagum and the continuation of the drought symbol.
I thought the bean dish was awesome, too. Also, Fuule was by far the best part of the second half of Scrapped Princess.
Left by Kabitzin on May 31st, 2007