Zero no Tsukaima: Princess no Rondo – Episode 10

That guy never fails to scare me

Nobody know how to draw out a series like Zero no Tsukaima. It’s like a stand-up comedian who works his joke for far too long. Even if he has the best punch line of the year, none but the his most die-hard fans care, and most would have already left the room. Okay, I fail at analogies, let’s just say, watching and blogging about this series demoralises me.

How did they get in without anyone noticing?

Summary

Ever heard the phrase “two heads are better than one”? Well, with Saito that does not apply. He proves that when 13 people come together to draw up an escape plan, some of the most illogical crap ever can, and will, be produced. Alright, fine, it was Colbert that came up with that failure of a plan, but I blame Agnes for being stupid enough to allow the plan to actually work.

A plan that relies on the stupidity of others

Moral of the story:

1. Don’t let the old guy come up with the plan.

2. Don’t let the trap decide the wardrobe.

3. Agnes is a retard.

4. Louise needs more screen time.

Oh just let them be Saito, they make good fanservice

The final plan is partially revealed, and I was right, his figurine fetish does play a role in the plot. Jörmungant doesn’t really look like the Virgin Mary, but asking his sculptor for a replica of a one-eyed rock golem would’ve resulted in so many awkward questions.

Why does the secret world-ending weapon always have to be behind an oversized door?

Things aren’t looking good for Tabitha. It looks like the Joseph truly is a sadist as he forces Tabitha to wait for her mind rapage in the same room as her mother. Is it some subtle way of saying “lol this is what you are going to become”?

Nothing says mind fuck more than leaving her alone in a room with her loony mother

Tristain really is a small country. They travelled to the border by foot in just one night.

Thoughts

Zero no Tsukaima is really going all out with it’s international references. Last week, with Arabic references, Bidashal and Shaitan. Then this week with more Norse references involving Jörmungant. Not to mention all the French, German and English references in the character names. It’s alot of Earthly references for a world that’s supposed not Earth.

What part of that looks like a serpant?

After all the attention Tifa got during the middle of the series, she’s finding it hard to get a single line in the latest episodes.

Tifa wants in on the action

As far as border patrols go, the ones from Tristain truely fails. You would think if there are fugitive on the loose, they would be sent descriptions, and let’s face it, it’s not like their disguises were any good. Then again, their entire plan was based on the epic failure of Tristain’s military.

Random Breath Test

Screencaps

It still flies!

Yes, that’s an actual screencap, no photoshop involved

Looks like Kirche has competition

Only Sieta can make Louise pull those facial expressions

Because Louise just doesn’t work in that outfit

Omg, what’s that hand touching?

“Look at the extent I have to go to get screen time.”

Glowing purple butterfly as so inconspicuous

“Master, you soup is ready.”

They finally got around to giving her some clothes

That’s what happens when you throw all your friends in prison

That’s some serious maphack

Flying is for the weak

Trap alarms sounding

Pulling a lever is such hard work

What’s Saito planning?

Do they really carry around an oversized white flag?

“Dead people should stay dead!”