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Edens Zero Chapter 218 Review/Recap

I’ve been trying to figure out what the deal is with Rebecca’s Mom. Is she really evil? Why’d she abandon her when she was young? Considering how we learned that Cure’s responsible for slandering her name, I’m glad that it’s not the case. Rebecca deserves to have a good mother, and Rachel fits that bill.

Recap

After hearing the news that Rachel’s awake, Rebecca and Connor rush to the infirmary. It’s there that they find…this.

After getting over the initial shock and letting Rachel calm down, the woman starts explaining everything. Rachel was born in the Yukino Cosmos to the family that led the Saintfire Church. They worshipped time, and the women of their family could control it. However, Rachel hated that life, so she fled to the Aoi Cosmos. There, she fell in love with Connor, and together, they had Rebecca. It was a happy time for her.

Then, the Saintfire Church Fanatics found her and killed Connor. Eventually, they also killed Rebecca. Rachel exhausted her powers trying to find the world where they could be safe together. However, the only one she found was the one where she returned to the Church and sent Rebecca away. She wasn’t even a member of the Oracion Seis Galactica. She inherited the title from her late mother, along with the name ‘Nox.’ 

Rebecca has a lot to process regarding meeting her parents. She had Happy, so she was never lonely, but she was still glad to meet her parents. Despite herself, though, Rebecca breaks down and runs into her parent’s arms, letting them have the happy reunion they deserve.

Review

So, to make a long story short, Rachel came from a group of religious types that she ran away from, only to return to save the life of her husband and daughter. That’s so sad. I don’t know why, but I can’t stand seeing religious groups or cults rob people of their happiness like this, regardless of the reason. Considering that Rachel had to watch Connor and Rebecca die countless times, it must have been terrible. However, if Ziggy was right, then the Saintfire Church is gone, meaning Rachel’s free to be with her family. 

In addition, the fact that Rebecca’s family can control time explains where she got her powers from. Maybe Rachel could teach Rebecca how to use them to their full extent. I have a feeling that they’ll be key to reaching Universe Zero, finding Mother, and stopping Edens One. 

I thought that this was a pretty good chapter of Edens Zero. Rebecca finally has her parents in her life, so her family’s even bigger now. And now we know where Rebecca gets her fighting personality from. Like mother, like daughter, it seems.

I Give “Saintfire” a 4/5

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Edens Zero Chapter 217 Review/Recap

Well, the Lendard arc is officially over. Ziggy is dead, Aconella’s dead, Deadend Crow’s dead, a lot of people are dead. What’s more, the true enemy’s a rogue AI controlling the Edens One that wants to wipe out all life. This means Shiki needs to either stop them or beat them to Mother. However, now’s the time for the obligatory aftermath chapter…and for Rebecca to meet her parents.

Recap

With the fall of Lendard and most of the Oracion Seis Galactica gone, the IUA regroups elsewhere. Holy returns to her ship and tells her subordinates she’s giving up o her plan to capture Shiki. Funny enough, she planned to seduce Shiki; which isn’t really a plan.

Aboard the Edens Zero (after burying their deceased mothers), Captain Connor comes clean to Rebecca and explains that he’s her father. He learned about it from Noah while on Bluegarden while they fought the IUA. Rebecca denies this at first, since her parents abandoned her, but the others note how similar they are. Hermit, for her part, had already figured it out from an offhand comment they both made.

In the Edens bath, all the girls discuss what’s happened, with Rebecca still trying to come to terms with everything. Meanwhile, Shiki and Hermit learn from Clown that he knew the truth all along, and that they were getting orders from the Edens One. After another flashback, everyone’s attention gets dragged elsewhere. Sister announces that Rachel’s waking up. 

Review

Well, there’s no denying it any longer: Captain Connor really is Rebecca’s father. They’re both big eaters, they eat the same way, and even use similar terms. In addition, Connor’s seen many of Rebecca’s videos and supports her goals. Even the NSFW video where she poured honey down her cleavage.

At least he’s open-minded about what his daughter does. However, the realization that Rebecca’s mom abandoned them both warrants more information. I doubt she did it out of malice…unlike Homura’s deadbeat mom.

Parental issues aside, the flashback of Sister and Clown via Shiki’s power shows that the Shining Stars and Dark Stars are connected. Could they be visions from Universe Zero, somehow? I hope we learn more soon. And I hope Shiki tells Elsie’s crew that Elsie is gone.

This was a pretty funny chapter, in my opinion. I’m glad that Rebecca can have another chance with her parents if she wants it. That, and I found Holy’s plan to seduce Shiki to be hilarious. I doubt he would fall for that, though. 

I Give “Father, Mother, and Daughter,” a 4/5

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