Spring 2011 Anime

[A Black Falcon]

Gosick 13 - Another great episode from one of this year's better animes! This episode starts a new arc, about Kujo, Victorique, and the philosopher's stone. Or rather, an alchemist who claimed to create gold and blue roses with said stone, and who also is a murderer still killing even decades after his death. Victorique will have to unravel the mystery. It's a good setup, and I have no idea where this is going to go, as far as the mystery goes... it was definitely a good episode both in terms of plot and the new story arc.

The sidestory, of Avril being jealous of Kujo's feelings for Victorique even though she hasn't met Victorique herself, is just okay, but the main story's good. They explore a dilapidated clock tower, which is still running despite not being in good condition. A man is murdered. That alchemist's book just happens to get Victorique's attention. And from there the mystery is on... it promises to be a good arc, maybe the best one yet set on or near the school campus? :)

Oh, there's a new ED animation, and maybe OP too, for the midpoint of the show I assume. Gosick really has very good art direction, in this episode the clock tower in particular has a great, appropriately creepy look to it. There was also a lot of darkness in this episode, which fits the tone well. Very good series.