It has been more than 1 month since the last episode was subbed. It’s not a bad show but now many a subbing it. Luckily someone picked it up and released the 5th episode. A mysterious organization has made their move by targeting Sumire. Though their motive is still blurry but they’re [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, Piece 10: “Aiming for Misunderstanding” (Gokai Nerai) As Lucia and Sumire’s birthdays near, Yoshiki works to split up the pair. Meanwhile, Nahashi and Lola try to hunt down Lucef on their own. Summary and thoughts following the pics (click to enlarge): Lucia and Sumire exterminate Viruses, and Sumire shows great confidence and [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, Piece 09: “Sweet Smell” (Amai Nioi) Things seem to be going beautifully for Sumire… her relationship with Lucia and with Yoshiki. But can these good times last forever? Summary and thoughts following the pics (click to enlarge): Sumire narrates that since the day that Lucia unleased the power of her left eye [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, ep. 8: “Dark Wish” (Kurai Negai) Lucia’s desire for vengence makes her reckless and leads her to danger. Summary and thoughts following the pics (click to enlarge): Yoshiki stops Sumire after school and tells her that even though she may have something to do with the events at the playground, he still wants [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, Piece 07: “Deep Memories” (Fukai Omoi) We learn the truth about what happened to Lucia’s mother and how this whole “virus” and “fragment” fiasco started. Summary following the pics (click to enlarge): Sonoka and Lila stand on the grounds devastated by the blast caused by Lucia’s left eye, and she realizes that Lucia [...]
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Verdict: 9/10 Impressions: Well it was about time that they covered the first chapter. I don’t know why they didn’t start the anime off like this from the start but I suppose they have their own creative reasons for doing it like this. So, like the first chapter of the manga, this episode covers Sumire and Lucia’s [...]
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Verdict: 8.6/10 Impressions: Now this was a very familiar episode. Reason being is because this episode is basically derived from chapter 5 of the manga that was recently scanlated. Granted things are done differently in some places but it delivers the same story and lesson. I felt bad for Tsukuyo all over again after watching this episode. [...]
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Verdict: 8.5/10 Impressions: Interesting episode this was. I found it odd and funny that Sumire was being tested for her control over Berserk mode but I suppose it was expected given that Berserk Sumire runs off of pure impulse. Though, I wonder how her Berserk mode works fully since from the symbols shown she seems to have [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, Piece 06: “Bitter Hurt” (Nigai Higai) Lucia tries to take on the ever increasing virus threat while Sumire wallows in her inability to protect Yoshiki. Meanwhile, a powerful new enemy appears. Summary following the pics (click to enlarge): Lucia’s fatigued from constant battles with viruses as their numbers have increased. Sonoka [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, Piece 05, “Faraway Servant” (Tooi Tsukai) The mysterious girl Ruka manipulates Sumire’s friend to make Sumire suffer. Summary and thoughts following the pics (click to enlarge): Lucia and Sumire take on several viruses and defeat them as Nahashi and Lola come to help. Lola and Sumire notice a couple passing by oblivious [...]
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With the disappointed 3 episodes, the 4th seems to be better, at less in my opinion. The episode is a recap on how Lucia and Sumire met and how Sumire got her anti-virus powers. It turns out that Sumire obtained her powers by accidental when she picked up a broach which dropped [...]
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Rating: 8.9/10 Impressions: Although the quality dropped a helluva lot this episode, it somewhat reforms around the middle and end. I believe this would be the first episode chronologically, but I doubt this is the same type of shuffling Suzumiya Haruhi employed for the airing of its episodes. Th re-ordering of these episodes seem more strategic and [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, ep. 4: “Dizzying First Meeting” (Memai Deai) We see how Sumire got her ability to see Virus, met Lucia, and gained her powers as an Anti-Virus. Summary and thoughts following the pics (click to enlarge): We see Lucia defeat a Virus, get attacked by a stronger one, then as she chases it, loses [...]
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Arh, I’m still not thrilled with the episodes so far. The idea of the story is quite unique but the actual anime seem to be a little disappointed. I never read the manga before so I can’t compare between the two. The animation is also poorly done, which looks low budget to [...]
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Rating: 8.7/10 Impressions: I admit this show isn’t impressing me at the moment, but let’s not forget it’s only up to episode 3. I think I’ll wait until at least episode 10 before really judging it. I’m also in a similar dilemma to those who are watching and dropping D.Gray-man. I, who have read the manga, know [...]
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This anime not really up to my expectation just yet but it does seem to be quite interesting as the story is starting to develop. Sumire is a special person who has the ability to fight against the Virus when transformed. She is a living anti-body when she’s in Berserker mode. It’s [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, piece 03: “Request, Presense” (Irai, Kehai) The Venus Vanguard gets a request from a girl who wants to save her brother. Summary following the pics (click to enlarge): A boy and a girl are having a wonderful time in the park, but their fun gets interrupted by a Virus monster. [...]
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Rating: 8.6/10 Impressions: I know a quite a few people must be disappointed after watching this episode, which heavily develops Sumire’s character by exploring her recent past. However, I’m not the kind of person who only wants action in an action series, and it’s the same with other genres. This type of episode would otherwise turn [...]
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Venus Versus Virus, Piece 02: “Other World” (Ikei Sekai) Wow, it’s only the second episode, but the production quality has dropped quite a bit. Anyway, this episode deals with Sumire’s reluctance to be part of the hardships associatied with battling Viruses. But can she truly go back to her old life? Summary following [...]
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