Umineko No Naku Koro Ni – 19 – Moetrice Far From Dead. Introducing the Blue

Stop making Moe faces!

The episode starts with Ange meeting Battler and seeing her family before they go to Rokkenjima. Bernaskel, disguised as a cat, let her see her family one last time. I’m sure many have the same question. Is that tail real?

Beato is ready to start the game but she is worried that her opponent isn’t to be seen. Ronove makes quick fun of Beato and tells her that in reality Battler is so depressed that he doesn’t want anything to do with anything. Battler appears chasing after one of the Seven Stakes who took a croissant that Ronove made. He isn’t depressed at all! Moetrice is furious that Ronove made fun of her. The last person who commented was right about this one, Moetrice is far from dead.

Ange is here to stay

Umineko no Naku Koro Ni – 18 – SUCCESSFUL TROLL IS SUCCESSFUL

There was already something weird from here

Beato is able to send Kannon’spirit to guide Jessica outside the room.  Similar to what she did with George and Shanon Beato helps the couple so they have a bit of time together. She said that there’s no need to thank her for what she has done since she’s done more evil than good. She closes the door with her remaining magic. Beato is such kind witch, isn’t she?

Beato fights for the power of Love

Beato is shot by the Siesta Sisters multiple times in the heart. Only bad stuff happens to people when they leave their a room in this show, I’d be staying indoors in this case. Neither the siesta sisters nor Eva Beatrice can believe that Beato is still standing after so many attacks. Instead of defending herself, Beato uses her remaining magic to close the door where Kannon and Jessica are hiding. Eva Beatrice tells her effort is useless since her magic will be gone after she dies.

Beato taunts Eva B. telling her that she won’t ever be able to use ‘real magic’ and that she’ll spent all eternity that way. Eva is pissed and orders the siesta sisters to fire at Beato over and over until her body disappears. Beato blows up and only her heart remains. The siesta sisters are scared after seeing that and  run away in fear. It’s kinda of funny that even they called Beato a monster considering that all demons and witches would be considered monsters.  

Ryukishi07’s Diary – Another Great Man Has Left This World – Farewell BT

“Today, I have some very sad news to report.

Umineko no Naku Koro Ni – 17 – It’s Time To Make Things Right (also spotted a possible Clue(?))

Beato is accepted back into the room but Battler still hasn’t forgotten of the horrible things she did to his family and friends. Beato attempts to justify herself a bit Virgilia tells her that it’s best to  keep  her mouth shut. Although he sort of understands that Beatrice is doing all this to complete the ceremony he knows that whatever Beato is doing besides that is all her twisted pleasure. In addition, after hearing what an Endless Witch really is he tells Beato that she fails at that too because she doesn’t do anything to that they’re supposed to.  I know that Virgilia says that but I’m find it hard to believe that Endless magic exists for that reason.  Is that the real reason that it exist? If that’s so then wouldn’t someone higher up would have already begun proceedings to take away the title from crazy witches like Beato?

Beato still needs to think and practice her ~moe moe kyun so she asks Battler for some addition time to get it right. Battler wants Beato to get out his face soon but he still sees that there is some hope in Beato after all so he tells that he will not quit the game and he will wait for her until she becomes an opponent worthy opponent.

Umineko no Naku Koro Ni – 16 – Eva Beatrice’s Insubordination

I object too

Rudolf and the others are worried that Rosa and Maria haven’t come back. None of them know that Eva-Beatrice has killed them.. if only Maria hadn’t insisted on going outside to look for her damn flower. Rudolf go outside and finds their bodies in the middle of the rose garden as they were left in the last episode and comes back to tell the horrible news to the family.

Meanwhile, Battler is still mad and won’t listen to Beato’s explanations about just happened. He even refuses to consider her as an opponent. He cannot stand to see the sight of her anymore and tells her that it’d better is she leaves. Beato knowing not what to do leaves the room leaving Ronove in charge. Too bad that Battler kept interrupting Beato, I wanted to hear what was her explanation. That “actually” part got me thinking. And how is Beato able to communicate with Ronove to tell him what moves he should do next, huh. Telepathy?

Umineko No Naku Koro Ni – 15 – Who Are You and What Have You Done With Beatrice? Beato? More like Kobato

– It couldn’t be. So I discarded the feeling that I have already written a similar entry before.

How is it possible that Eva’s other self was able to separate herself from Eva? That just isn’t possible from a logical point of view then again we’re talking about Umineko and making sense of it is even harder than learning Mahjong by just watching anime. I know that there is a high chance that Eva-Beatrice will probably win this round then does that mean that she is going to be still acting as a Golden Witch after the arc is over? I mean Eva skipped all the basic magic lessons and training and whatever and she’s capable of using magic like it’s nothing after being granted the Golden and Endless Witch title. I’m really surprised, no, shocked that the witches were so friendly towards her. I imaged that they wouldn’t let anyone else in their close tsundere circle.

Umineko no Naku Koro Ni 13 – Did someone say FABULOUS?

Rosa tells her story when she was running away from home after she had huge fight with her mother. Interesting to note, how it was practically impossible to run away from home when you live in an island. Bummer. Of course, Rosa knew this well so instead of running away she seeks for the woman of the portray Beatrice who it was said that she lived in a secret mansion in Rokkenjima. Yes, a hidden mansion in an island. Even though Rosa is terrified of the witch her desire to ask for her help is even greater. Finally, she is able to find the mansion and there she finds a blonde woman sitting outside having a cup of tea. The woman turns around and greets the unexpected guest. Both of them chat for a bit and the obvious witch subject comes up. She accepts that she is called Beatrice. But she doesn’t know why she’s called that. Beato thinks that she’s just a normal human. *confused*

Human Beatrice is scared of leaving the mansion thinking that there are wolves outside that will kill her. No problem, just ask Horo to call them off. Rosa, who has lived in this island since she was little, knows well that there couldn’t be any of them in this place and promises Beatrice that it’ll be alright. It’ll be alright if you got more than one life to spare that is. Now Hikikomori have another excuse to stay inside.

Umineko no Naku Koro Ni 12 – New OP! New characters! New developments! Impudent furniture!

The episode starts a long time ago when Beatrice was still a kid. She accidentally breaks a pricey base of her father. Beatrice, the former witch before her, appears before her and wants to help her so she doesn’t get yelled at. She explains to little Beato that the source of magic is the power of belief since it’s only then miracles can be created. Of course, Beato believes in the witch’s magic with all her might. The witch is able to temporarily return the vas to the state where it was before it broke. Still, Beatrice reminds her that she cannot permanently fix everything, that only those with the Endless Class Witches are capable of doing such thing. Moreover, Beatrice tells little Beato that those witches are free of sadness and can reach the bliss of happiness thanks to their powers. Little Beato fascinated by Beatrice’s magic and the promise of being eternally happy is more than eager to become Beatrice’s student hoping that one day she can also become a witch just like her. Whatever happened to her and the former Beatrice?

Umineko no Naku Koro Ni – First move : Mid-game Critique

Like it or not, Umineko is presenting as the successor of the popular horror-mystery When they cry.  I think that can be one the biggest problem for me as When Seagulls cry isn’t fully presenting itself as neither of them right now.  For one thing is obvious that the horror factor in the new series was vastly toned down but that isn’t all. Currently, the plot that Umineko is following isn’t exactly what I was expecting from a Higurashi successor. Sure, we have murders, mysteries, and time loops but Umineko is lacking some things that made me love Higurashi. Not that I don’t like Umineko but I think that I’ll like it even more if certain things were better done. Here is a list of five things that Umineko tv lacks or needs to work on in my opinion:

1) Element of surprise:

We all know that the eerie atmosphere that Higurashi had was crucial to the show. It was so creepy at times that T\the most simple things in the show made me feel that there was always someone with a secret agenda in Hinamizawa. This murderously intent that we perceived in every passing moment made Higurashi an intense anime to watch each week. We didn’t know who or when but someone was going to get killed. It may be an underground, in plain sight, at your friend’s house or in front of your eyes but I was sure that someone is going to get brutally murdered.  It shocked me. It surprised. It’s like I had this thread in front of us with holes for my eyes. I could see what was happening in front of us but I couldn’t see to the sides. It’s this very state of uncertainty where Higurashi selling point was.We just do not know what is happening or what is going to. I want Umineko to show me a bit more of that Higurashi experience. I don’t want to see the show reduced to just a showdown between Battler and Beatrice where the rest are just there fill the rest of the twenty five minutes. It needs more twists.

2) Impact:

In Umineko there is someone in control of everything and even that very someone’s identity is fully revealed to us as Beatrice the golden witch. In Umineko, all the killings are credited to her and her minions who with the help of magic are able to commit the crimes. Regrettably, I found that a great majority of the deaths weren’t as shocking as I thought they were going because most of the victims die rather quick (magic) compared to those in Umineko’s sadistic older brother Higurashi. Lastly, the impact of the deaths were further reduced by how little attached I feel to some characters. See character development.