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EPISODE 68
Ep68 is in my opinion the introduction to the Fleedian Trilogy, because, without it, a lot of happenings in eps 70-72 could not be properly explained. Surely this is a Maria Grace centred episode, but, anyway, for what Hikaru is concerned, I like to point out the little scene in the Research Centre living room. The Grendizer Team is watching Breaking News at TV announcing the sudden big snowstorm in Hokkaido, and I would say that the “two-couples” scenario has never been displayed so clearly up to now. From left to right we see Koji and Maria Grace, then Daisuke and Hikaru sitting on the couches. Once, Agnes talked about the “first impression” topic… well, yes, my first impression here, since the first time I watched the episode, has been of a purposely display of the two-couples scenario. Look at the characters facial expressions and “physical” positions: they are all relaxed, like if they are finding themselves in their “perfect place”. Particularly Daisuke, who seems the most relaxed of all: he is sitting between his sister and Hikaru…
And I love the beautiful interaction between the characters, once they have switched off the TV: I fully recognise all Araki & Himeno’s abilities in displaying, with few designs, an entire set of emotions.
 
EPISODE 69
The plot of the three fathers (Danbei, Umon and Zuril) and their respective children would deserve a proper analysis one day...it’s interesting to notice also that the arc is going to present another father in the following episode (the king of Fleed), and another one will decide the sort of the whole story soon after (King Vega, Rubina's father). Anyway, I would point out here only that, for what Hikaru and Danbei are concerned, this episode remarks what already underlined by the Authors in ep66: Danbei is all but a fool and an useless character in the anime (ahah, I am revamping old discussions… another temptation I cannot resist, eheh  (Note: I'm referring to discussions on the French forum). At least, the Prosecution and the Defence agrees on this point, LOL! (Note: I'm referring to the TTOTC1). He is a good father, who has accepted the fact that his daughter has the right to live her life as she likes, but of course cannot help himself in worrying for her. The gift of the scarf to Hikaru – a very precious souvenir of his late wife – is a sweet and beautiful gesture of a man who would like his daughter to feel his own and all her family’s presence even when they are physically separated.
 
How a long ride has been for Hikaru and Danbei to reach this point… looking back to ep3, we can face what an incredible anime is Ufo Robot Grendizer, and how many important and “adult” thematics has been developed in it. This anime is all but “the usual story of the fight between Good and Evil” (most common and favourable definition). Well, now everything is ready. We are aware that the closing of the anime misses only 5 episodes, and the enduring dramatic atmosphere of the Final Arc is a sure prelude to something really big approaching. To discover what it is, we should only sit down on our coaches and wait patiently for the next episodes to appear on our screens. Stay tuned...
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1 TTOTC: "The Trial Of The Century". It was a sort of role-playing game, in which a trial was performed on the characters. Gerdha had the role of Prosecution, Agnès was the Defense Counsel, the Judge was Jerome, the Jury were Suzi and all the other members of the forum who wanted to comment on the various posts.
Edited by joe 7 - 23/11/2019, 22:38
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