![]() ![]() While the underlying sci-fi plotline is a good one, it seems clear NO.6 will stand or fall on the relationship between the two boys at the heart of the story. ![]() When Shion awoke three days later his hair was white, and a ribbon scar ran up his torso to his face as a reminder of how close he came to death (and as an object for Rat to fondle tenderly). It was time to return the favor for Shion’s little impromptu surgery in the premiere, except this time there was no anesthetic, and Rat cutting a pupal wasp out of Shion’s neck was one of more grisly moments in the series. Of course the hints laid out in regards to his appearance were confirmed here, as Rat finally noticed (just in time) the signs that Shion had been infected. There’s more than a little of the junior detective in this story, and Shion plays the protagonist role pretty well. And I’ll give credit to BONES for being true to that. In fact, the anime feels very much like one that was produced at the time the first novel of this series was written – 1999. But hey, that’s all right, and in some ways I think this could be viewed as a throwback series in terms of style. This plays like a good YA story, and the dialogue tends towards stating the obvious and dramatic flourish over subtlety. Well, to be honest I still don’t feel it’s a strength – but I’m beginning to settle into the comfort zone the series invites the viewer to share. I said last week (not without some disagreement) that the dialogue was somewhat awkward with this show. NO.6 continues to be a solid, entertaining BONES effort despite not really hitting anything out of the park in three well-produced episodes. ![]()
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