Well, I think I didn't get to blog about this show as much as I wanted to, but even so, that doesn't mean that I didn't watch it.
And watch it I did. Every Sunday.
It was kinda like my Church.
...But now all that's over, for Pani Poni Dash has ended. And it still all feels a little unreal.
Last week, Behoimi+Media. This week Rokugou-san+Igarashi-sensei. *rubs chin* Fumu fumu... huh, wha, where was I..?
You know, as the new semester begins, I've found myself watching less and less anime. I've also been generally caring less and less about the anime I used to watch. It almost feels as if Pani Poni Dash and Gokujou Seitokai are all I watch now. Not that I mind. The new season's starting soon, after all.
Well anyhow, yet another enjoyable episode from Pani Poni Dash, this time centered around Rokugou-san (whose real name I can finally remember). I'm glad they gave her some time -- she seemed like such a suspiciously uninteresting person.
Apparently, she's been spending time with Igarashi-sensei and her fancy European car. So much time, in fact, that she's developed a bit of a crush on the dangerously alcoholic teacher (it's anime. go figure.. ( ´∀｀)ノ). When her friends suspect she might have a boyfriend, however, they see little reason not to thoroughly butt into the situation, and much hilarity ensues. Oh Jiijii, thank you for reaffirming the horrible sterotype that old people are crazy, and should never drive.
Much like this entry has been, the entire episode was pretty random, with a number of scenes that seemed to come out of nowhere, from Himeko and Ichijou-san playing badminton, to Behoimi coming in contact with Kami-neko to the Alien kanchou making up his own story as to why Rokugou is named.. well... Rokugou. But that's what we love about this show, right?
Also, some interesting and cute new BGM debuted this episode. I especially liked the one playing while Rokugou was making googly eyes at Igarashi-sensei (girl crush my ass). Though I still don't know if I'd feel safe driving with her...
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Thursday, August 25, 2005
Pani Poni Dash! ep. 8
I would rarely think to blog so savage a beast as a PPD episode, but 8 was too good to pass up. Not to mention the fact that unlike the others, there seemed to be a general point to this one. That point being everyone's favorite mahou shoujo,
Behoimi!
It starts off with Behoimi saving a snot-nosed (literally) little boy (...haven't I seen him from somewhere...?) from certain death. But when the boy asks of her to show him some real magic, she runs off mulling an "I would if I could.." Poor Behoimi..!
When she gets to school, she sets off to find a new gimmick -- which is harder said than done, since everyone in her class seems to already have their own (from super-human strength girl, to animal girl, to the klutz). She then (though not before a quick visit to the rabbit pen) settles on donning a new costume -- though even then everyone wears one better than she does, affirming her failure. Poor Behoimi..!!
And before we could say "where the hell is 1-C at??!1" they pop up to rescue their downtrodden friend (..friend?). Becky first talks to Behoimi candidly, saying that if she realy wants to help people, then she should be fine the way she is, even if she can't use magic. Behoimi then fervently denies that, saying that the only reason why she doesn't use magic is because if anyone sees her use it, she'll have to return to her "Magical Country" home. Which of course seems like a lie. However, she runs off, swearing it's the honest truth.
Rei then gets an idea to infuse Behoimi's staff with magic power, but like all plans in this show, it goes horribly horribly awry. Which of course leads to some of the funniest scenes in the episode.
(minty introspection: fucking hell, this entry's getting too damn long..)Now, just as Behoimi is considering quitting the mahou shoujo bizz, a fire breaks out in the rabbit pen! huh, wasn't Ichijou-san there earlier..? But anyway, Behoimi, always being the ally of justice she is off to save the...er salamander thing.. from certain death. When she gets in, her way out is destroyed -- she prays for a miracle, and one actually happens! ...or should I say Ichijou-san happened..
Either way, everyone praises Behoimi as a hero, and finally belive her to be a real magical girl. But wait! That means she'll have to return to the Magical Country! We'll miss you, Behoimi!
We return to the first scene of this episode, and once again, the snot-nosed boy is saved from certain death. However, this time it's by a plain-looking girl with glasses... wait.. Behoimi? But it's not the Behoimi we all know. That Behoimi is gone...
(introspection the 2nd: Behoimi-chan! Come back!! ･ﾟ･(つД｀)･ﾟ･)As our last treat, we get an all Behoimi ending, complete with original song. And that's it (finally)! I liked this episode more than shota.
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