Galaxy Angel Z · review
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This review may discuss plot details.
I've only fallen in love with Galaxy Angel as a whole within the last year! I totally understand if some people are turned off by the lack of any plot or how cliche some of the characters are, but I think that only adds to the charm of GA! Starting from this point on, GA's episodes are separated into two different segments each half that last about 11 mins aprox., so the comedy is still very quick and makes use of the limited time they have. Z begins to experiment with absurdist comedy, which will later be GA's modus operandi. This is what I like tocall the "Experimental period" since there's still a hint of the more light hearted comedy in S1. The only reason this season isn't a 10/10 for me personally is because not every episode hits a home run (Specifically the episode: Deep Fried Egg-rolls of Love), but have trust that you will have a fun time.
The CVs are all also amazing! The best way is to watch the original Japanese version since all five main CVs are outstanding, but the Eng dub isn't horrid by any means and is a valid way to experience GA. The ENG cast have all gotten warmed up to their characters (Forte's ENG actress really is the only one who hasn't fully connected to her character yet) and perform really well together.
The animation is good. The art style definitely had a major shift from S1 to Z because of a swap from hand drawn cels to digital cels, but it still screams early 2000s/90s retro which is always a pleasure to see.
Despite having it's own separate category on this site, there's one special episode that isn't normally grouped with the rest of the season but can probably be seen as a special(?). That episode is Gunsmoke and Tobacco Cassoulet. If you are a big fan of Forte, and enjoyed Downtown Soulfood ODEN (S1E14), and Steel Jambalaya (S2E6 second half), then I can guarantee that this episode will become a favorite. It balances Ranpha and Milfeulle's antics between a rather heavy story about Forte reconnecting with an old acquaintance who's planning on getting revenge against the man who killed his family. Forte is really the only character that ever gets "development" in the form of a story that has a connection to her past (which is quite the colorful one if you piece all four "canon" backstories in the series), so it's safe to say that Forte fans get to eat often.
Definitely keep going! Galaxy Angel really just gets better as it goes, especially if you're a fan of Forte.