I'm really digging this second season! The writers seem to feel a lot more free in what they do with the characters and story, unlike the first season which was sometimes
too literal in it's interpretation.
Here we have this season's second anime-only world which appears to be ocean themed and very well animated (another improvement over the first season). The gang land right in the ocean (something that I'm suprised the manga hasn't done actually) and they are quickly rescued by a boat which is run by the evil sorceror from the Korean world. It appears that he's actually a nice guy in this world and has employed a little younger version of Syaoran's father, Fujitaka! This gives us some great insight into Syaoran's character, something the first season didn't do and even the manga struggles to do well at times. Besides the fact that he's determined and loves Sakura... he doesn't have that much going for him. Here we get to see him think about his father for the first time since the first episode! Kudos to BeeTrain! (never thought I'd say that). We also get to see Syaoran use more of his archaelogical side. Again, kudos!
I really enjoyed this episode and would hope for another anime-only experience, but we're getting one next week which features Fay and..... CHI!!!!
This anime is finally living up to it's potential. Can't wait for next week!
This update was brought to you by Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles #10 out on the 25th of July 2006! Preorder Now!
Subscribe to the Tsubasa News Feed
