Chris Beveridge
04-08-2011, 06:19 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/32/64/66eee5007e39aea1_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/saint-seiya-lost-canvas-episode-05_article_129424.html)
Mania Grade: B+
In Summary:
While the main characters of Alone and Tenma are kept to just the first few minutes of this episode, what we get is a lot of pretty solid action as the Specter's make the first move towards Sanctuary and deal with both Silver and Gold Saints. This gives us a good look at the variety of abilities and some of what's in store for the next round that they come across, but also that the Specter's from the Underworld aren't infallible or unkillable. There's a certain malice to be had from them which definitely helps make them all the more intimidating, but it's also welcome that by and large they're not boastful and obnoxious thugs. There's a style about them that feels more realistic in a sense as they're not really playing around and that helps to add to their overall presentation.
Mania Grade: B+
In Summary:
While the main characters of Alone and Tenma are kept to just the first few minutes of this episode, what we get is a lot of pretty solid action as the Specter's make the first move towards Sanctuary and deal with both Silver and Gold Saints. This gives us a good look at the variety of abilities and some of what's in store for the next round that they come across, but also that the Specter's from the Underworld aren't infallible or unkillable. There's a certain malice to be had from them which definitely helps make them all the more intimidating, but it's also welcome that by and large they're not boastful and obnoxious thugs. There's a style about them that feels more realistic in a sense as they're not really playing around and that helps to add to their overall presentation.