Review: Saki Episode #7

[The Great Bear]

Review by Greg Smith

In Summary:
As the preliminary rounds of the tournament are finished, Kiyosumi achieves its goal of reaching the Finals, but there in front of them will be Ryuumonbuchi and Kazekoshi, two teams that have their own issues to work out as they enter the finals. The tournament setting works well, though sadly we don't get to see too much in terms of gameplay: just Nodoka's completed hands. This is likely for the best, since watching a real mahjong match might not be as entertaining. The drama level is being ratcheted up a notch, however, as we are given quite a bit of time with Kazekoshi near the end of this episode, and learn that they are hell bent on revenge for their defeat last year. Will Kiyosumi be collateral damage in the all-out war about to commence between Ryuumonbuchi and Kazekoshi? Or will Hisa the Strategist see an opening to seize the victory for Kiyosumi?