Glass Mask dives into the world of theater and acting as we watch two rivals push each other further and further into not only stardom, but becoming masters of their craft.
And that rivalry is what I consider the main strength of this 2005 adaptation of a classic shoujo work. Maya, our main character, is set against Ayumi Himekawa. Ayumi is the daughter of a famous actress and comes from great wealth.
In most anime, you probably already know this character and what she’ll do. But Ayumi's character is done brilliantly! Never does she tear down Maya for coming from a poorer background or from lacking the
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Sep 3, 2021
Aria the Crepuscolo
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Aria is back, and Neo Venezia has never looked better.
While the series ended on a high note in 2008, these "epilogues" have been such a treat to Aria fans. There's always the concern that a sequel years after the finale might lose the magic Aria had, but this really holds its own. The main plot of Crepuscolo is pretty low stakes (when isn't Aria?) but very fulfilling. This time the focus was on Alice and Athena's relationship, with Anya as the mediator. The movie struck the right balance between the 3 generations of undines, with not too much focus on the newbies. Would like to highlight ... |
