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June 20, 2005
Gundam Seed Destiny episode 35 (review)
With about fifteen episodes to go, Destiny needs to start resolving who the final "enemy" will be. With the revelation of the identities of LOGOS, and the rise of ZAFT, it seems that the war is moving towards moving Chairman Dullindal's into the light. What is his true goal in this war? Does Blue Cosmos/LOGOS have more tricks up its sleeve?
The beginning of this episode resolved some of how Kira and the Archangel survived. I realize it's partially a plot device to destroy Freedom to move Kira towards Strike Freedom, but I appreciated small efforts like showing his hand on the shutoff for Freedom's nuclear reactor. We all knew Kira would survive, but it was also good to see some explanation on his survival and how they attempted to fool ZAFT into thinking they were destroyed. Of course, it's also good to see that Dullindal isn't an idiotic enemy who assumes that they are dead.
I can't say I really like Shinn still, and I'm really wondering if he's going to be some sort of Anakin Skywalker, with the potential for great good or evil. That's really the big question of Destiny: will he be an ally or enemy in the end?
Athrun's reaction to the apparent loss of Freedom and Archangel seemed fairly realistic, and his discussion with Shinn raised good points. Sometimes I feel like Athrun lies back too much when he should speak up for himself. This is one of the heroes of Jachin Due, and he sits back and takes it all. I'm hoping in the upcoming "Escape" episode, he lets his seed loose and puts up a good fight.
I also fid it amusing that Legend's callnumber is "666"... nothing like a hint of evil there for whoever ultimately ends up piloting it.
Seems there is also a plot in the air to get Lacus. I'd say chances of that look about nil again, seeing as how she's one of the most popular anime characters at present.
Overall, this was a catchup and reaction episode, not a lot of explanation. Looks like we'll get to find out what makes Athrun escape next week.
Posted by Drylnn at June 20, 2005 12:34 AM