Actually a few hilarious moment during the final episode.
Music is appropriate, animation is consistent, which is always a plus for a TV series (who doesn’t hate it if their favorite character suddenly looks like a cheaply drawn version in some random scene?)
Arika is incredibly annoying at many moments as a main character, but that’s her personality and you either live with it or stop watching. Many people will find themselves more drawn to other supporting characters, and wish for more developement or screen time of their favorites.
The overall story was surprisingly solid, with a few surprises and twist that were slightly or not-at-all expected (depends on how closely you followed the series). With that said, there were plenty of predictable moments and fan service (too obvious and ridiculous at times, but eh, that’s fan service for you).
Final episode finished off the current plot line without leaving gaping holes, and it left plenty of room for future developement (obviously with the OVA series Zwei and S.ifr)
If you’re a My-Hime fan, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t pick this spinoff series up.
The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye #1 First Episode
Adapted from the ongoing light novel and manga, The Third is one of those series can immediately separate itself from the pack of Sci-Fi anime. With a balance of animation, story telling, and music, XEBEC and director Jun Kamiya created a series that was decisively enjoyable.
Though some may feel that the art and animation is a bit on the bland side, it compliments the environment well. Honoka is also slightly the stereotypical powerful main heroine (with a few weakness here and there for good measurement), but she has enough character in her that you won’t find her full of annoyance.
If you’re a sci-fi fan that enjoys a series with balance of action, comedy, and well-paced storytelling, The Third can be an enjoyable watch.
Studio: XEBEC Episodes: 24
Original Run: April 2006 to October 2006.