Umineko no Naku Koro ni I-II: first move
Muuuuch better Studio DEEN. Whatever you changed since episode I-I, please continue doing it for the remainder of the season. Things were a lot more subtle this episode, and actually somewhat mysterious. The montage at the end of the first day was very well executed, I thought. And Maria’s reading of the letter was rather spine-chilling. It felt a lot more like playing through the game the first time.
The voices are still a bit jarring at times, and the music could probably be timed a little better to build up the suspense. But those are rather minor complaints, and the key is it does appear to be getting better. Kinda wish they expanded a bit more on Jessica’s relationship with her parents, as it took a little away from the last scene in the episode.
As for the mystery, I wonder just how intentional the anime is being with a few of the details (e.g., the wax on the letter, and the tool shed being made out of bricks). Most of it is probably meaningless, but it is keeping me on my toes, which is a good thing.
it must be interesting to watch the anime after playing the game! I just finished watching this episode 2 minutes ago (i havent touched the game yet)
it’s so terribly satisfying that i almost feel guilty ._. it’s hard to explain XD
and they put higurashi rei on maria’s tv! XD i was just catching up on rei 3-4 before watching this ^^
Kerahna
9 Jul 09 at 8:54 pm