Welcome to the first annual GLORIO Awards! For the first part of our awards coverage, we’ll be going Behind the Scenes – taking a look at all the magic that happens before your favorite anime hits the screen. So put on your best formalwear, take a stroll down the virtual red carpet, and join in on the debate.
Major Christopher takes control of the Scarlet Twins and tries to use them to stop Yui and Yuuya. After the dust settles from the final battle, the Shiranui project is finished and changes loom for Argos Test.
Not convinced that Kon and Ecarlate are actually dead, Gustav and KT tail Sainglain and Mariandale to be certain. Unsurprisingly, Gustav’s vices hinder his ability to do the job.
Yuuta grows concerned as time passes and Rikka does not return home. With the support of the other former club members, he realizes he may have had the power to help her all along.
If at ANY point today you see ANY of the events in the video above, please remain calm. Have a seat, try to relax, and focus on a happy memory. Preferably something involving orange Tang.
Argos and Team Russia split up to restore communications and slow down the BETA from activating Red Shift. Standing in their way is Major Christopher and a squad of TSFs. Back at Anchorage base, the threat of the Red Shift is causing dissension among the terrorist ranks.
Equipped with new gear, ED and his men track down Kon and the rest of the group. After a brief skirmish, each side takes a prisoner, setting events in motion for a final showdown.
Rikka attempts to act “normal” but is having trouble adjusting, especially with Dekomori trying desperately to stop her. As she prepares to visit her Father’s grave, Yuuta struggles to find the best way to support her.
While holding off another wave of TSFs, Argos meets up with Inia and the remains of Team Russia. The rebel group reaches Anchorage base and releases the live BETA specimens being held their to cover their tracks, however their actions could have much greater consequences than expected.
As the group’s journey continues, Kon begins to feel homesick and misses his video games, manga and junk food. With no such things in their world, the rest of the group does their best to understand and fill his needs with what they have.
Yuuta and Rikka can no longer ignore the change in their relationship and they both decide to take action during the school festival. There are bigger issues at hand however as Touka has some important news of her own.
Cryska and Cui team up with Argos as the group desperately tries to find an escape route. Allegiances are tested as the group rescues Commander Sandek and new factions lay claim to the attack.
ED sends word that he’s returning home, causing his subordinates to fight over who is his Right Hand Man. Along the way he receives a new Alma powered sword from the mysterious woman who summoned Kon.
“Memories of First Love” is a delightfully sunny, wistful tune that makes a perfect down to Earth counterpoint to Kanon’s pop idol stardom. I am a total sucker for voice actress Kana Asumi’s appropriately plain vocals, and perhaps an even bigger sucker for the gorgeous minor key pre-chorus that would feel perfectly at home in a decades old classic pop song. So kick back and enjoy the song, maybe it will help ease the wait for a third season of the anime.
A semester has passed since Summer vacation and Rikka has been acting uncomfortable around Yuuta since the night they returned. With the school festival looming, Nibutani wants the club to be responsible and participate, but that will require helping Rikka sort out her feelings first.
Argos makes plans to train with Cui’s unit in preparation for their match with Team America. There are much larger problems looming however, as a new enemy emerges and takes control of the base.
Kon is still glowing with Alma energy and it’s making it difficult for the group to travel unnoticed. A group of villagers spot him and mistake him for a god. Kon enjoys the attention at first, but the situation quickly escalates out of control.
With the release of Persona 4 Golden last week our enthusiasm for the game is spilling over. It’s no secret we love our Persona, and many of our Glorio team members have been scrambling to get a Vita just to play it. What better way to get it out of our system then with a trio of Persona 4 opening songs?
Not ready to accept her circumstances, Rikka runs home early with Yuuta in hot pursuit. Back in town the two are forced to spend the night alone, bringing them closer together than ever.
Total Eclipse breaks the Fourth Wall and makes a desperate appeal for viewers. Yes, they even made the Recap episode weird and awkward.
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