Okay, let's talk about something potentially controversial. Heaven's Feel III: Spring Song. It's the grand finale, the supposed masterpiece, right?
Well, here's my possibly unpopular take. I watched it online. Sue me.
Spring Song: My Honest, Slightly Shameful Opinion
Look, I love the Fate series. I’ve sunk countless hours into the games and anime. But something about Spring Song felt...off. I'm just being honest here.
Maybe it was the hype. Maybe it was the fact that I was watching it on a less-than-legal streaming site. Probably that played a role.
I mean, the animation is gorgeous, I'll give it that. Ufotable really outdid themselves. Those fight scenes? Chef's kiss.
Sakura's Transformation: Too Much?
But let's talk about Sakura. She goes from shy and sweet to...well, a walking disaster zone. The shift felt a bit jarring to me. Like someone cranked the angst dial up to eleven.Don’t get me wrong, her character arc is interesting. But sometimes, I just wanted to yell at her to take a chill pill. Or maybe get some therapy.
And Shirou? Oh, Shirou. He's always been a bit of a problematic protagonist. His ideals are admirable, but his execution...yikes.
The Ending: Did it Stick the Landing?
The ending. The big, emotional, supposedly tear-jerking ending. Did it hit me as hard as it should have? Nope.Maybe my expectations were too high. Maybe I was distracted by buffering issues. Who knows?
I felt like they rushed some parts and lingered too long on others. The pacing felt uneven.
The Online Experience: A Blessing and a Curse
Watching it online was a double-edged sword. On the one hand, convenience! No need to leave my couch.On the other hand, the questionable video quality. And the nagging guilt that I wasn't supporting the creators properly. Bad, me.
Also, let's be real, the chat room was a cesspool of spoilers and questionable opinions. I had to mute it pretty quickly.
So, there you have it. My less-than-enthusiastic take on Heaven's Feel III: Spring Song. Don't hate me!
I know it's considered a masterpiece by many. But for me, it was just...okay.
I will take my leave with one final thought:
"Unlimited Budget Works!"
Maybe I need to rewatch it. Maybe I'll appreciate it more the second time around. Or maybe I'll just stick to watching cute cat videos online.
Either way, thanks for reading my probably controversial thoughts. Feel free to roast me in the comments. Just kidding! (Mostly.)