Kannazuki No Miko - Destiny Eclipsed (Volume
3)
Picture:
B- Sound: C+ Extras: C Episodes: B
Summary:
Two beautiful young girls whose destinies are intertwined to be the Shine
Maidens, Kurusugawa Himeko and Himekawa Chikane. On Himeko's 16th birthday the Orochi come
forth to destroy the world and the maidens. Along with Ohgami Souma they fight their
destinies. Chikane now turned and Souma
being consumed by the curse of the Orochi, will Himeko be able stop the hands
of fate?
Review
- The final DVD of the series is finally here. Thought a bit crazy, the end is
touching, revealing the story of reincarnated lives, honesty, and living for
one another despite tragedy and loss. The end filled with friendship and sweet
nostalgia... for those who love drama and suspense... I won't tell you the end,
but you'll have to buy the DVD and find out for yourself.
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Episode
9: The Edge of Hell
With
Chikane turned into an Orochi, it seems nothing can stop her. Both Souma and Himeko are left both broken in
body and spirit, can they fight on?
Episode
10: Invitation of Love and Death
As
the final battle draws near, Himeko revives Ame no Murakumo. But before battle
Himeko receives a visit from Chikane... with sweet promises and her death... sending
Himeko heart into utter chao.
Episode
11: Dance of Swords
Swords
clash and Earth shakes... Souma and Himeko are determined to save Chikane, but
Souma is finally consumed by the Orochi. Himeko seeks Chikane's truth... but
what is the price they must pay?
Episode
12: Priestess of the Godless Month
The
truth is finally revealed... and the destiny of the Shrine Maidens in their
previous lives... why Chikane turned. The tragedy of the Shrine Maidens, Himeko
discovers the truth of where her heart truly lies.
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78 X 1 image is softer than
it should be, even though that is the style of the animation. It is not the transfer, but the creator’s
choice. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo in
either Japanese or English really has no surrounds, adding up to a show trying
to appeal to ladies 16 and up. A second
non-credit ending is included with the usual trailers.
- Ricky Chiang
