This OVA completely slipped under my radar. Thankfully 53RG10’s post was a timely reminder. It was terrific that this episode was Tama-nee-centric though, sadly, the production values seem to have slipped in comparison to the first episode of the previous OVA series. Which was Not Good because ToHeart2 is not particularly impressive in terms of story or characterization. But Shizuka Itou’s great voice work really conveyed that oneechan-type titillation (Tama-nee was the role that made me take note of her as a seiyuu); more importantly, the OVA episode made me reconsider my previous position that Konomi is a better match for Takaaki than Tama-nee.
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Episode 18. The Gravity of Destiny: Hitomi, Van and Allen are teleported before the Emperor of Zaibach, Donkirk, who reveals that he is Isaac from Earth and how he wanted to learn the laws of fate to end man’s destiny of constant war. The three are locked up and Van is in agony as the Sorcerers start to dismantle Escaflowne. With Hitomi’s help, Van activates Remote Control to bring the mecha to their cage prison. Rocket Form is engaged to escape from the pursuing Guymelefs.
Good grief, security at these Imperial headquarters are terrible! The converse of that old adage that the most dangerous place is also the safest place is also applicable. I loved how love between two people was described as a form of gravity given that attraction operates in both cases (though in different meanings); I don’t know enough basic physics to know how far the analogy can be stretched but, hey, physics has never stopped animu before. Rocket dragon FTW!
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