They pretty much went through all the applicable tropes for the climax and cranked them up to 11. I do think it went on one episode too long,
with the the final installment being a parody of the shonen fight trope "AND NOW THE BATTLE REALLY BEGINS!"
There has been some consternation expressed about the fact that towards
the end of the series, the male members of the cast were clothed only in
leather bandoliers and frequently engaged in gymnastically dubious poses. I almost suspected that there was some sort of commentary or statement in that directorial decision, but I cant for the life of me figure out what it might be. The contrast of that unspeakable vulgarity with the dynamic and empowering poses of the strong female characters wearing attire intended to permit freedom of movement via its near total absence could not be more profound.
I guess it's just a complete mystery that can only be racked up to "art".
Nevertheless, it is with profound shame and a great deal of rueful self examination that I must admit to having thoroughly enjoyed this show.
Unfortunately, standards and practices has informed us that any images from the final episode that are not spoilers would be inappropriate for the blog. So here is an utterly unrelated landscape by Kasi Takahisa.
