Oi, you look timid...
So I had some sushi last night that has incapacitated me for the day, so I couldn’t make it to work. I’ve never gotten sick from eating sushi, so this was a sneak attack. Waking up 5 times during the night to experience what could only be described as sucker punch to the stomach wasn’t fun stuff. In my downtime however I did watch the first four episodes of House of Five Leaves, and let me just say, LOVE IT. Natsume Ono has a crafted an engaging story: timid samurai Masa ends up working with a group of kidnappers called House of Five Leaves, and while he has reservations about his contributions to said group, he can’t help but appreciate his new companions. Yaichi, the mysterious leader of the group, develops a fondness for Masa that I can’t help but think will lead to danger, fiscal prosperity and a little sub textual bromance. The art style isn’t for everyone, but I’m all for these ugly duckling character designs, didn’t stop me from enjoying Escaflowne or Ono’s previous work, Ristorante Paradiso.
I’m waiting for the music to reel me in, I can’t quite get into bed with a new production until properly serenaded, yes?
