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| lol, so it DID indeed end like I predicted in the previous episode! We got Lev revealing Irina. People accepting vampires. The government being ok with all of this. Kind of weak and too good to be true of an ending. First, Irina would've been killed hundreds of times before she would ever reach the stairs on the square. Second, Lev would be labeled as traitor and have an "accident" and die soon. In the real soviet union, they wouldn't do shit LIVE. They would air a recording with a 15-30min delay to prevent this exact thing. Oh well, as corny as it was, I'm happy for Irina and Lev anyways. It's a fairytale ending, but I guess I shouldn't be mad about them... Would've given this 9/10, but the ending should've been executed better IMO. |
pasanoid said: the happy ending feels kind of superficial since Zirnitra is an obvious analogy to USSR. it's just hard to imagine this sort of development to pass in real USSR (or any other totalitarian regime for that matter); it would have been more realistic if everyone just got GULAG'ed Well, everything is game over for those old man on the top once they decide to live broadcast it for the world to see lol. If they record it instead of going live, they can still edit the bad part. Also, because vampires seems to be discriminated outside UZSR too, at least they managed to roast UK/US and other countries by 'claiming' that vampires have a better life in UZSR. |
| I was hoping they would at least kiss and as it doesnt seem romance enough in the end |
 "Don't give up after failing just twice. We'll be able to do it next time. Failure is the stepping stone to success." |
| I was dreading another sad ending due to all the death symbolism in the OP (Lycoris which is also her callsign). But we got a happy and hopeful ending. Also great that they are still applying that filter when we see things from Irina's point of view. The harsh sun rays are shining upon her. Interestingly, the United Kingdom of Arnack has dhampirs (half-vampires) but relegates them to a specific residential zone (a ghetto), they are also watching the broadcast. Irina's rarely mentioned homeland, Lilitto has empty streets (I'm guessing the name is derived from Lilith. I am curious which real life SSR Lilitto corresponds to if Zirnitra is Russia). Lev had enough of beating around the bush like he did last episode (copying Irina's thoughts on seeing the Earth from space and speaking a phrase only she would understand). Having won favour with the Fyodor, he says it plain and simple to the crowd; he was the second cosmonaut, and a vampire was the first. Fully bringing justice to Irina instead of holding it in. Anya headbutt! I was honestly half-expecting Irina to be tsundere again and say something dumb to Lev, but after going through the sunlight that burns her and the anti-Vampire humans, she had her thoughts on the bigger picture. She stated the blunt truth that she hated humans aft first but has learnt to appreciate Lev helping her becoming a cosmonaut. Making Zirnitra's next target the moon is a goal all of them, human and vampire alike can get behind. Lyudmilla had statements prepared for Fyodor depending on what Lev would say. Lev went with revealing the truth so they spun it to knock on the UK's anti-dhampir policies and expose the anti-vampire "Delivery Crew". "If you kill Irina, I'll kill the rocket." lmao With Lev summarizing the series' "borders can't be seen from space" message, we flash forward through the world's history, which shows an aerial view of the UK's Vehicle Assembly Building (completed in 1966 in real life), a human astronaut in an Apollo-era spacesuit with a human and dhampir scientists. Back in Zirnitra, Roza and Mikhail became the next cosmonauts following Irina and Lev. Vampires in Lilitto are smiling. Finally there's a shot of their world's equivalent of the ISS, demonstrating the cooperation between Zirnitra and Arnack that Lev wished for. |
Fortress_MaximusDec 20, 2021 1:16 PM
 Novels I have read/am reading pending approval: since November 10 2022 |
| The ending was too happy for my liking. The hopefulness of it somehow works to portray a message of diversity and freedom, but it works against the own setting of the story. In theory, the same message could have been done with something more faithful to the politics, but I suppose that a happy ending delivers a less problematic approach and the romance sailing. Maybe the main problem is the premise, why would you hide the vampires in the first place? The resolution seems like something that didn't exploit such concept, because it vaguely says "Well yeah we hide this girl because we weak against these guys, our bad", which shouldnt be a good image, I guess? Anyways, the episode was wholesome and safe, it delivered the emotional message but it ended up flattening the potential of using a totalitarian regime mixed with discrimination to reduce the dramatic perspective. I will remember this anime because of the beautifully gestured scenes with otherwordly imagery, and the textured yet troupey characters, the ending just didnt adjust to the potential |
| Im just glad Megumi Hayashibara got to play such a honey on a show this small. She did such a great job. Really made Irina I think. I hope there's another season or a spin off for them, from the ending and how hard this got slept on I really doubt it though. |
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| I really liked the series from the start. It become a little slower in the later episodes but the last episode make up for it, atleast for me. Would like to see an ova or something. 8/10 |
| Let there be light... |
The ending was better than I expected! This anime has become one of my favorites, hopefully there will be a second season.  |
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| yoo, finished ep 12, season 2 when! |
| 4th times getting signature banned wtf |
| I liked this show, but for whatever reason I couldn't feel any emotion in this scene of them getting together I can't put my finger on it but it just didn't hit me. Even still I give it a 7/10. |
| And that's the strongest show of this season done. Good ending, leaves lots of hints and threads for a sequel but also works fine if it were to stop here. More shows need to plan themselves that way. Very satisfied with how they recontextualised Fyodor and Lyudmilla's earlier actions, as well as surreptitiously dropping some worldbuilding for the UK side. Not much more to say, just a well-written and well-produced piece all around. |
| Well I for one already loved Lain. |
YoshiYogurt said: Can't help but laugh when I see a review giving praise to a show and then....5/10. LOL yeah I don't think the original poster knows how the scores work 5/10 is average. Below 5 is below average and above 5 is above average. |
| 8/10 yooo .. this series is awesome for romance !! |
| Great show but meh ending, I loved Irina x Lev, both are a great duo. |
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| I laughed how easy some stuff in the end happened. But i am happy with the results. Hidden gem of this season, solid 8/10. I hope we get a sequel, but it will probably be just go read the LN Also the Opening theme is one of my favorites this season |
| My 174th completed series chronologically. For the record, I extended it a 7/10 rating. |
KokoPium said: Where i can read the light novel?? I think it's licensed. |
   You and the rose are connected. Know the weight of your own life |
Revisiting this again, still kind of odd that their superior put on her coat (and boots) off screen.   |
gspbeetleDec 28, 2021 11:26 PM
Witchbob said: It was ok but it made me want to rewatch Uchuu Kyoudai which is a far superior space themed anime Despite space exploration as a topic, they're probably too different to compare meaningfully. I haven't seen Uchuu Kyoudai yet (it's on my PTW list), but I get the impression this was radically different beyond being much shorter in length. It's presented as a very straight-laced and dry by the numbers historical fiction drama (not saying that as a negative - I like content like that and it was reminiscent of a lot of similar live action fare I've enjoyed) crossed with a romance. It was lot more like a lot of 20th century (WWI, interwar era, WWII, Cold War, etc.) autobiographical series in anime form with vampires. |
| Honestly, found the concept of this show really weird, but honestly, it was a treat. The ending and throughout the last ep made me tear up with so much emotion. A show can be carried by two very strong leads, and it was here, and I'm so happy for them both. A very good show. |
| OMG that was a well done episode! so sweet the two of them! even if the people are judgemental of Irina, the chief took her side! that was a bit unexpected of chief... any info of S2? i heard there's still a lot of content on the source material... 5/5. 8/10. |
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matias067 said: There is no information about a s2. However, the novel is licensed in English with a total of 7 volumes.OMG that was a well done episode! so sweet the two of them! even if the people are judgemental of Irina, the chief took her side! that was a bit unexpected of chief... any info of S2? i heard there's still a lot of content on the source material... 5/5. 8/10. |
You and the rose are connected. Know the weight of your own life |
Batax093 said: I can't find any song related to "My Beloved" in episoed 4 Tsuki to Laika. Can't anybody help me? It was posted in another thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZrLoFlnfp4 |
| This was pretty good, but I was disappointed in a lack of a love confession from Irina. Anyway, Lev was a great mc and stood out as the best character in this anime by the end, at least for me. 7/10 |
AnimillionDec 29, 2021 2:39 PM
| This show is not exactly what I was hoping for but overall it's fine 5/10 |
| Ok so I'm admittedly a big fat sucker for cute anime waifus so I initially rated this show higher than it deserves. After some time to think about it though, I lowered my score to a generous 7/10. The ending was far too convenient and far too idealistic considering the authoritarian setting and the persistent use of death flags signalling impending doom. I totally expected Lev to get shot by sniper fire, have it blamed on the "enemy" so he'd become a martyr for the cause and Irina to become the new symbol of the revolution. Especially when she made it out to the square to see Lev give his speech it really seemed like it was gonna happen right before her eyes. That would have been tragic and hearbreaking but the story would have had much more lasting impact if it had. But alas, now all we're left with an okay-ish show with nothing interesting other than a message of "racism is bad, m'kay?" Oh, and a really cute waifu who doesn't even get a kiss. Damn, not even a kiss! maybe I should lower the score even more. |
epidemia78Jan 2, 2022 10:12 AM
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| Oh wow, that speech and big reveal ended way nicer than I expected. Of course I'm not going to complain, I wanted a happy ending for Irina and I'm glad I got it. By the way, sasuga chief-sama, way to have it all planned out and spin this reveal in his and the nation's favor. Anya the MVP! That headbutt was glorious lmao and then she was clapping while restrained xD. I'm going to miss her. It was funny to see how among all those vampires they were showing us, there was one with white hair that clearly stood out over the others haha. Those images at the end showed us some new characters that will be important in the future I guess, including said girl. Irina best girl! I wasn't very familiar with Megumi Hayashibara's work other than Jessie from Pokemon (which sounds completely different) but she made me fall in love with Irina <3. One of my best girl of the season. Lastly, it was so hard to give us a kiss? It could have been the perfect ending! Oh well, I can't complain, it was still a satisfying ending. Pretty fun show that I must say I liked more than I expected. I'd like to see more and from what we were shown, there's still more so I'm hoping for a second season. |
| Who is this dude showing multiple times in the crowd? And why he has the same voice and aspect of Lev? https://imgur.com/a/FE9XCni |
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| wholesome ending, but overall lackluster show |
| And we get a good ending, sweet. I really liked how the plot progressed from the half point of this series up, it managed to surprise me but also genuinely care for Irina and Lev. https://www.space.com/yuri-gagarin-conspiracy-theory To a certain degree the plot of the LN is following history, I have never heard about that man before tbh, this plot is certaintly an interesting take on it, but I dont think it would have selled as well without Irina in charge~~ We rarely get anime that focus on space, so this was nice, and a gently reminder I should be seen Space Brothers eventually. As for Tsuki to Laika, I would dig a S2, but there are not that many LN volumes, there is change they adapted too much, and again this was mostly to promote the source material than anything else. Might give the LN a check one day (it was announced it was going to receive a translation), to check the true ending in more detail, because while sweet, the ending to S1 was far from conclusive and I want to see my ship sail on, and hopefully a bite on the neck for good measure!! The OST had some really great voiced tracks, definitly need to get those (but the jazz tracks has various instances of being poorly used). A better ending, more conclusive, picking up from early ep10, better usage of the ost, and more interesting side characters, with some genuine plot twists, would have soared this anime far higher to me. 7.9/10 = 8 |
PlaycoolJan 28, 2022 6:38 PM
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| Turned out to be a lot more enjoyable than I expected from a gimmicky premise of a vampire girl being the first cosmonaut. I also expected more dark stuff/tragedies to happen but in a way glad they kept it more lighthearted and gave Lev and Irina a happy end. |
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