Crest of the Stars

The last episode is longer than the first 12 episodes. Although it was long, its pace was much better and the content was much more enjoyable than the prior episodes. It was a good conclusion to this snoozefest. It's good that it ended with the fulfillment of multiple promises made.

War can bring out a real person's personality. This can either be good or bad. During those times, one will surely understand what one should think and do for survival.

It now makes more sense why the Abh have been shown to be the way they are. This is a very slow-paced show. It revolves around conversations between characters and unless there is a trigger, new information isn't exactly given. It's uneventful and tedious.

Their relationship is progressing, but it's like they're taking one step forward and then two steps back. Although the events in the story are linear, it still doesn't really explain much about the world in it.

Similar to real life, propaganda is used by nations against their enemies. They change the narrative to fit the scenario they want people to believe, even if it is a lie and far from the truth. In addition, the line one of the ambassadors said about having no permanent peace is true. In reality, the people in position are always unsatisfied. Only thinking about themselves and never the people. Moreover, the reason for the war in this story seems to be unfounded. Still, maybe the story would give justice to whatever it is trying to achieve.

Although Clüarh discriminates against terrans, he showed he was not stupid. He showed that he knew how to handle his territory. He was also smart and capable; he could even pilot an armed spaceship. He possessed the abilities to be a proper lord and person.

Jinto is naive. He didn't even think of anything about the treatment he was receiving in contrast to the treatment given to Lafiel. Lafiel is a much more interesting character than the supposedly main character, Jinto.

This show is hard to watch. Its pacing is very slow. The story may be continuous but not much is revealed about the setting of the whole story. It's too vague and it does not dive into its background. The voice actor of the baron did a great job at making his character terrible. Even though the character is not seen to be doing a lot, the way he handles everything around him tells more about his character.

That was a hard battle. They did well. They all knew what to do. They never gave up. They were afraid but kept on. For one ship though, United Mankind sent a lot after the Abh.

A responsible leader prioritizes the safety of its people. The captain is responsible and wise. She made an immediate decision which in turn would also make room for them who were left to focus on what they're facing.

The characters are gradually being introduced. Compared to the first two episodes, they are starting to shape up into individuals the audience can watch over. Their similarities with each other are surely going to make their relationship grow deeper as the story goes on.

The story still makes no sense. The characters are not really interesting. Due to some parts that have no subs, there were scenes that were unclear again. Although one can guess that prejudice and hatred for the Abh is rampant.

The soundtrack is good. The story is confusing; maybe it's because the perspective comes from a child who understands little to nothing about what is going on in his home and life. There are sequences that are dizzying as everything is spinning. Also, it's probably just with the version I'm watching, but the first part was totally unclear as there was no translation of the conversations nor any Japanese subtitles, so either it's really supposed to be like that or just the copy I have.