[Digital] Saki Episode #11

[The Great Bear]

Review by Greg Smith

Mania Grade: B+
* Audio Rating: NA
* Video Rating: NA
* Packaging Rating: NA
* Menus Rating: NA
* Extras Rating: NA
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: All Region
* Released By: Crunchyroll
* Running time: 25
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
* Resolution: 480p (720p also available)
* Series: Saki

In Summary:

Hisa Takei is a true risk taker, deliberately choosing to wait for the low-odds, but high-point scoring hands in order to rebuild Kiyosumi's chance at advancing. This advance comes at the expense of Kazekoshi, whose lead built up by their captain and defended by their second player is lost during the first half of the central round. We are in the very heart of the battle now. For those who are familiar with sports entertainment, animated or live action, you will all be familiar with the usual ebb and flow of play, which we have seen for the past few episodes. A decent job is done to interrupt the intensity of the mahjong with some action behind the scenes. For those who enjoy sports dramas, these past few installments, and the next few to come, should prove to be entertaining. Of course, if you're just watching for the girls, then none of this matters.