And for the record, I didn’t like Claymore and didn’t watch Devil May Cry, and Aria is one of my favourite anime. But then again Akari’s adventures in Neo Venezia are just the kind of mindless gore-fest I must like, according to you.

MAYBE it was a little drawn out in the middle. But the strange thing is, I never quite noticed that. That is, until I came here. Must be because I’m a little of a slow person myself.

In defense against raised criticism:

(1) The “justification” behind murder was never that central of a theme. It played into part when Balsa initially thought she killed her “stalker”, but that was more of a facet than the main focus of the series. Balsa didn’t necessarily avoid killing because she thought it was morally wrong, but because it would’ve foiled her journey of “redemption”. If you meant the whole point of the “Jiguro” tale, it was wrapped up pretty well near the latter episodes, and the meaning behind it emphasized when Chagum realized why Balsa had told him the story.

I’d agree in that the flashback story would’ve been better if it was fleshed out more early on, but its ultimate message couldn’t have been delivered at a more perfect time in the story.

(2) Just because you were hoping for a particular plot direction (Chagum suicide) doesn’t necessarily make the show flawed for not following your prediction. For what it’s worth, even though Chagum struggled in dealing with his “fated” death, he eventually did come to peace with sacrificing himself if need be.

(3) To say that Tanda gets “no love” is a bit unfair. They have a quiet understanding for each other, like family. Just because Balsa doesn’t want to give up her life as a warrior/journeyman and settle down immediately doesn’t necessarily entail she has no feelings for Tanda. I thought it was actually pretty evident that they displayed clear signs of concern for each other.

Not every relationship must end with the guy getting the girl. Yes, it’s sad for Tanda, but like I mentioned before, just because it wasn’t the happily-ever-after relationship you envisioned, doesn’t make it a fault with the show.

(4) I guess the La Lunga shoulda been cooler after all the build up, but at least it didn’t look like the generic monster designs you see in most anime. Oh, and they’re more like crabs than squids, I would say.

From reading your post though, I do see why some people may not like it, such as yourself. Nevertheless, Nice review >;3

moribito: 7/10

if u want to watch fantasy done well, fantasy as a masterpiece watch 12 kingdoms, 12 kingdoms puts moribito to shame. funny thing is that i wouldnt have been so mad if the first 3 eps werent so good. la lunga turns out to be gigantic squids… the highlight of the show?

“if you cant see me as the cure, then there is not point waiting” every guy that has ever been in love knows exactly what tanda felt at that moment.

Though have the novels been annouced yet ??

I’d be surprised yet delighted if they get translated. I mean it took a hell of a long time for them to release Twelve kingdoms that had a big fanbase so seirei no moribito that only a minority seem to appreciate ? I am doubtuful…