I never did finish blogging the first series, did I?. ..That's probably because I never finished watching it. It wasn't because I grew tired of it (not at all -- it's probably closer to the opposite). However, I remember during that time last year school kicked in, and after that stressful time, I guess I couldn't bring myself to finish this series.. ^^; But enough about that.

When this episode starts, it's almost as if there was never a break in between. The familiar, beautiful music and scenery sends you right back to Neo Venezia, and boy was that nice. The episode takes up right where the first season left off: everyday life. ..Though I would have slightly enjoyed a first episode that was bit more spectacular. To me, this episode gave off the feeling as if it would have been better placed somewhere in the middle of the series. We didn't even get to spend that much times with any of the characters besides Akari and Ai, to reestablish relationships with them (or rather, to start new ones, for those of the audience that are joining the story just now).
Though it was nice that like the first episode of the last series, we got to spend a day with Ai... though she wasn't nearly as cute as she was last time, either. Somewhat lacking the cheekiness and that precocious air she had about her the first time around. Oh well. At least it was cute to watch her and Akari sing and dance through... the mysterious dark corridor.

...I think perhaps the entire episode might have been more enjoyable with help of hallucinogens. But maybe that's just me.

As for the music, I may not remember the soundtrack ver well, but this episode seemed to feature mostly, if not entirely songs from the first OST. There might have been a few new tunes peppered in here and there, however. Not that this recycling is a bad thing, seeing as the music is still gorgeous.
Also, Makino Ai and Round Table renew their roles as the singers for this show's OP and ED songs respectively. Euphoria, the new Op, may not be as good as Undine before it, I think, but it's still one of my favorite songs this season. I'm in a bit of a toss up between the new ending by Round Table and the old, though..

Labels: ARIA

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So after I declare a music related post every week, I take an unexplained leave for 2.
..That's just rude.

Well, I have to admit, I haven't had that much internet access until recently, and besides that, I've been having some problems setting up a couple things. Life is generally busy. But I don't plan to let that stop me -- after all is done, I'll be sure to be back onto my once a week plan. By the way, you may not have noticed this already, but this season has been pretty awesome so far. Here's what I've been watching


Favorites:
MagiPoka
Aria the Natural
School Rumble Second Semester
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (I am a sheep.)

s'okay:
Makai Senki Disgaea
Hime-sama Goyoushin
Simoun

Why am I watching this again?:
Strawberry Panic
The Third
Joshikousei


Not that this is to what's good and isn't good this season. It's pretty pointless to start a discussion like that (though I think we all know Haruhi is the best). And I'm watching all of these... some just have a better chance at being dropped than others. And this doesn't include other titles that I'm interested in watching but don't quite have the time to (Nana, Shoujo Changguem no Yume..), but regardless of that, just look at that list! ...I better get to fucking work.

Labels: Misc

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