Let’s read Umineko! - episode 3 - part 1
in which there’s more than one
The third episode, now finished despite my five year hiatus. It is quite the ride. Massive revelations about witches and magic, an elaborate tsundere based ploy, and we even find the gold. The real Umineko starts here!
in which there’s more than one
in which we see how patriarchy cuts through all social classes
in which someone shows up to buttle
in which we note the difference between inverse and contrapositive
in which the villain dies prematurely
in which we recall the importance of sneering
in which the proletariat get into Buddhism
in which Beatrice and Beatrice blow the VFX budget
in which narration faces metaphysical scrutiny
in which Beatrice makes a surprising concession…
in which we closely examine some kanji
in which we abruptly loose all handle on the plot
in which we return after a five year break, and Beato gets all dere…
in which Beato ramps up the tsundere energy
in which there are many, many showdowns
in which Beato gets a very stern talking to
in which character growth belatedly arrives
in which we’re teased and denied the answers to everything
in which the rug is pulled
in which we learn who’s boss
in which we see an aftermath