It seems, we return to the slow, relaxed pace of Grimgar, as it had been before. However, it was a good thing that they did not change the emotional story Grimgar managed to become. Last episode, we finally see Mary getting warm with the group. Now, we see Haruhiro (finally) exacting revenge for Manato's death, and Mary opening up even more. Spoilers, intentional or otherwise, follow.
As with the story these last few episodes, it focuses on them closing their gap with Mary as all of them have experienced the loss of a friend. Awkward conversation at the start, about Haruhiro and Mary not being able to sleep well as they were thinking about said loss. Then, he said that he'll avenge Manato no matter what.
One interesting thing that also happened was when Mary called Haruhiro with "Haru." Poor Ranta got ignored whenever he mentioned it; as he always have been when saying something unnecessary.
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| I've had no idea goblins (are smart enough to) play chess. |
Then, the group attacked a goblin encampment in a ruined building. I have to say, this episode gave us lots of good action, with everyone picking a target and fought.
I, like many others, was surprised to see Mary being an actual team player, switching with Haru and healing Yume (who got skewered! That was a first). Aside that, Moguzo attacked a big goblin, while Haruhiro and Yume ganged up on the boss with nice tactics. Meanwhile, Yume actually scored some hits, and Ranta got two goblins teaming up on him.
One thing of note here was that the goblins actually know how humans fight, and adjust their tactics accordingly, dodging many attacks. I tend to think that while this could potentially be a great plot twist, this would be forgotten by the next episode. But we'll see.
Also, while the teamwork and actual battle is nothing to criticize about, the animation was a little clunky at some places. I dunno, it just seemed less smooth for some reason, at some scenes, and the angles could be a little better. Also, that insert song at the start of the fight, and the upbeat music after Mary got shot, was a little out of place. But perhaps that's just my feelings.
As they chase the goblin captain, -SPOILER- Mary got hit by an arrow at the back. Now, to avoid the story being repetitive, she won't die. And it turned out I was right.
However, this led to Haruhiro chasing a goblin up to the roof. And it turned out, the goblin has the black dagger that was dropped back when Manato died. Convinced that goblin was the one who killed him, Haruhiro attacked in a flurry, and flung the thing off the roof after stabbing it, with Yume's help. Nice.
Just one question: how could Haruhiro be sure that goblin was the one that shot the arrow? Because it shot Mary? The dagger could've as easily been picked up by some other random goblin.
The group went to Manato's grave and said how they've become a good team.
And finally, finally, after three-quarters of a season, they became proper volunteer soldiers by buying those tags. Shihoru gave one to Manato, as a honorary member. After that, more crying. Yes, this seems less sudden than his death. It also became quite an important scene that they played the credits here, with the ending, Harvest, which was sung by Shihoru's voice actor.
On the way back, Mary actually smiled. Perhaps she finally felt in place with her new friends. Yep, she had become a proper group member.
Then, more awkward connections by Haruhiro, by thinking about magic not being able to heal emotions when they were talking about magic not being able to repair Mary's robe that was shot. However, at this point, he opened up that they already knew that Mary lost three of her friends--although there had been hints before. Funny that Mary didn't pick up on those.
See, a short story. That's about it for this episode, as they managed to avenge Manato, while getting even closer with Mary. That's all there is for this episode's Grimgar. Until Friday, then, as I have my exams.
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Hai to Gensou no Grimgar is originally a light novel by Ao Juumonji, and adapted into anime by A-1 Pictures.
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