Because I'm feeling awesome today, I'm gonna write a review of Rozen Maiden: Season 3. May include minor spoilers. I edited a few typos.
I'm pretty sure most people are aware that Rozen Maiden (2013) is not really a season 3, but because most people called it that, I will leave it as Rozen Maiden: Season 3 for easy identification.
Story: 7
Let's begin. To those people who have watched Season 1 and Season 2, you will realize that season 3 has nothing to do with Season 1 and 2. Because, Season 3 is based on the Jun who did not wound the key. (Hey, at least that
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satisfied my question what happened if they did not wind the key.) That aside, the story is rather slow-pacing for 12 episodes, especially when he builds Shinku and unknowingly builds Kirakishou. I was about to drop the show at that time (Episode 6 - 8, I guess), but thanks to the previous work of Rozen Maiden, I managed to pull through.
Let's see, the battle sence wasn't all that good, although it was much like the previous 2 seasons. It was rather cliff-hanging when Kirakishou just when BOOM!, instead of them seriously fighting it out. Thankfully, it doesn't end like that.
The ending was pretty meh, since it makes people think that Episode 14 is coming instead of leading to a new Season. It was a pretty decent story, although the back (battle part) seems rather rush as they most likely used up too much time in building Shinku and Kirakishou. Good thing is the story is clear and there's not a lot Critical thinking to do until your brain might bleed, like the Season 2 of Darker than Black. There's a nice twist about the two Maidens who lost the battle in Season 2, so look forward to it.
Art: 9
It looks better, although I would prefer the dolls to be slightly bigger. Then again, this is Future Jun we're talking about and not the middle school guy, so it is pretty acceptable. The dolls look somehow different, especially Suigintou, her eyes doesn't look so evil now (or I must be imagining it). If you watch the previous 2 seasons and this season back-to-back you will sure as hell notice the difference, maybe it's because of the new technology.
Special effects for battle scene are harder to grade, because there were barely any. But the final battle does show some promising effect and the first battle Future Jun was involved in looks relatively decent too. Compared to the previous 2 seasons, there's nothing new about this part.
Sound: 8
What am I suppose to write here?
The music does suit it's setting, I have to admit it. There's a little background music during the 13 episodes so I can't really comment on it.
I always think that music are personal opinions so I won't get too deep into this.
The character's voice does suit their personality, which I gives a thumbs up. It does reflect their personality to a certain extend. To be clearer on this, you might need to watch Season 1 and Season 2 first...
Character: 9
Here we can see some pretty decent development in the main characters, the dolls, not so much, except a certain one. If we're talking about character design (not the art, mind you, I mean their personality and stuff), it is pretty good. The main focus on this will be Kirakishou as the other dolls didn't change much, like Kanaria's -kashira and Suiseiseki's -desu. Don't put up your hopes for Hinaichigo, though, she hardly gets any screen time this season, I hope she appears more later on.
Anyway, Kirakishou have a pretty solid build, if you're willing to do her equation yourself. There are parts where Future Jun assumes that he is like her and stuff. It will be easier to understand if you would watch it for yourself. Yet, in the end, I still pity Kirakishou.
Personal Opinion: Holy ****, Kirakishou's new body looks creepy as hell. I would rather watch Chuck Norris than her new body.
Enjoyment: 7
It is pretty enjoyable, once you get past the boring part of building dolls. Once that is over, I can bet you'll be sitting at the edge of your chair asking, "What happens next? God dammit, what happens next?!" Leaving that aside, it is quite refreshing, especially the ending parts, where a lot of stuff comes into place.
Overall: 8
Overall, I would give this an 8, although it seems a little high for me. My expectations for it was originally 9, (I'm sorry, I never rate animes 10 as nothing is perfect), but the boring parts made me drop it to 7. Thankfully, it made a pretty good comeback and I'll give it back an 8, at least.
This season is pretty decent, although it can be a little meh compared to the previous 2 seasons. I highly suggest watching in. Try to bear with some parts as the reward for bearing it is relatively good. A small tip: Do not attempt to jump episodes, as it will cause a load of confusion, each episode is important in it's own way.
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