When Symphogear first aired in 2012, I haaaated it. I mean, I thought the first episode was cool, but by episode four, I was out. No thanks. Then, a funny thing happened earlier this year. AniTwitter brought Symphogear back from the dead.
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Speaking as a Symphogear fan, the latest iteration of the franchise was a letdown. Not just relative to other Symphogear seasons either; GX was not a good show, full stop. Yet, some good elements are still present. While I believe the writers got plenty of stuff wrong, I do think they achieved something worthwhile with this season’s villain, Carol Malus Dienheim. Through her arc, and particularly in the final episode, we get a clear, concise and honest portrayal of how the writers believe revenge takes control of one’s moral psychology. But, Carol didn’t have to be a villain. It’s easy to see how things might have turned out differently for her, and grasping this idea enhances the end of her arc.
Caution: spoilers. Proceed at own risk.
Suggested Soundtrack for Listening – Grimes “Flesh Without Blood.”
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