Not a bad ending.
K. Clarke | 05/22/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"So, I've already watched this, since AnimeNation is constantly breaking streetdate (even though they're overpriced, I got the 5th volume for $13, so I figured it evened out). But let's get the point - the ending of The Third. There was another episode obviously done by a different animation studio (the second to the last epi), and while it wasn't as good as the usual art, it was better than that ghastly animation on the last disc from what had to be yet another studio. Well, at least they both only crapped out one episode, so...oh well. Time constraints, probably. The last episode of the series was animated by the normal studio (thank God), so rest easy. I'm not going to spoil it for you, but it's not the usual Depressing!Non-Ending that seems to have become the supposedly "artistic" cliche for a lot of anime these days. It's a happy ending, and while you don't get to see Honoka get married and have babies or anything, I think they did what they could without looking rushed (or making another season). That's basically all I have to say. It's worth buying to complete your collection - or, if you're just noticing The Third, buy the whole thing! I'm sure a boxset will come out soon. It's one of the few anime I've been spending actual money on lately. The other being Mushi-Shi, which is also worth every penny!"