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Edens Zero Chapter 114 Review/Recap

Well, it looks my predictions from the last few posts are turning out to be accurate. Shiki and his crew are about to get involved in a three way war on Foresta. The crew of Edens Zero vs. Emperor Nero’s team of purgers vs. the machines that Ziggy drove crazy. And judging by how this chapter ends, it’s going to be a tough fight.

Recap

After the last chapter ended with Shiki, his friends (and Couchpo) being found by the machines, the group has no choice but to make a break for it. One badass display of skill and teamwork later, and the group makes a break for the Aqua Wing. While this is going on, Sister finishes examining Kleene, but she remains baffled by her case. Not helping is the fact that Jinn told her not to ask about her past, or else bad things will happen. This gets cut short, though, when Hermit spots enemy drones headed towards Edens Zero, forcing everyone to arm for battle.

Back on the ground, the group’s about to make it to their ship when they spot a tiny machine. Unlike the others, this one remained free from Ziggy’s virus, and is fleeing from Emperor Nero’s men who are just killing every machine on the planet. Right when Shiki promises to protect the little guy, it gets gunned down by Nero Commando Mora. Outraged, the group tries to retaliate, only to get caught in these weird glue traps.

Review

We all knew that Shiki and the others would go berserk the second they found out Nero’s cronies were going to kill off all the machines. I just wished that they hadn’t run into them so soon. Now that the Nero Commando’s know about them, they’ll do whatever they can to keep them from meddling. Add in Elsie’s eventual arrival, and we’re looking at a full-scale war. In addition, I just realized that the Commando’s might go after Happy and Pino, which will only make things worse. No matter how I look at it, the Edens Zero is going to be in Nero’s sights after today. Good.

If Nero is an even bigger villain than Drakken Joe, then I doubt that Shiki will want to leave Aqua Cosmos under his rule. Therefore, a fight between the Demon King Shiki and Emperor Nero was always going to happen. I can’t wait.

On another note, there’s the matter of Kleene. She’s wearing that thing in her hair to suppress her emotions for a reason, and Jinn doesn’t want people to know about it. Especially Kleene herself. We don’t know enough yet, but my guess is that this will be a recurring sub-plot, so it’s good that it’s being addressed now.

As far as chapters go, I liked this one. The death of that cute robot helped drive home how high the stakes are. Really looking forward to seeing how things develop from here.

I Give “Glue” a 3/5

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Edens Zero Chapter 112 Review/Recap

Our adventures on the planet Red Cave came to an end last week, but we learned a lot of new info. There are relics scattered across the universe that are filled with Mother’s Ether. Collect the Ether, and it can lead the way to Mother. It’s simple on paper, but nothing ever goes that simple in a story. Also, remember how I said that Shiki may end up angering Nero, the ruler of the Aoi Cosmos? I fear that we may be building up to just that in Edens Zero.

Recap

Now in possession of the Mother Ether Crystal, the Edens Zero now has a way to locate more Relics. Pino explains that as they gather more Mother Ether, it will eventually show them the path to Mother herself. Weisz, on the other hand, is not happy that Laguna’s now aboard the ship since he was in Drakken’s gang. Laguna, however, says that Witch promised to help him find a place to live in the Aoi Cosmos away from the law, so he stays for the time being.

In addition, the Shining Stars finally settle on a title for Shiki. No longer wanting to be called the Demon King, Shiki comes up with a new title: the Magicmech King!

Meanwhile, Elsie continues to track Ziggy’s trail and confirms he made it to the Aoi Cosmos. However, Justice’s fleet ambushed them thanks to being tipped off by their spy Jessie. Elsie, though, knew about him the whole time, and after he turns down the chance to join her crew for real, throws him out in an escape pod. Their next destination: the planet of Foresta. Which also happens to be where Shiki and the Edens Zero are headed after being guided by the Mother Ether Crystal.

Foresta, though, has already attracted the attention from Posedion Nero’s Commando’s who are tracking ZIggy. As a result of the Demon King tearing through the place, they plan to purge the planet of all machines.

Review

I knew it was only a matter of time before Shiki and the heroes would end up crossing paths with Posedion Nero. And since they’re magnets for trouble, and that Shiki won’t let these commandos kill any machines, a fight will be inevitable. Unless the presence of Elsie is able to prevent this in some manner.

Speaking of Elsie, I loved just how Elsie-centric this chapter was as we got to see more of how she thinks. Like her Fairy Tail counterpart, Erza, Elsie considers the group she leads as a family. The “family of choice” is a recurring trait in Mashima’s stories, and one that I absolutely adore due to how sweet he portrays it. Just look at little Elsie and the Shining Stars!

I don’t know what’s going to happen on Foresta, but I can see a massive clash is going to take place, and Shiki will be right in the middle of it. Maybe this will be a good time for him to learn some new techniques to close the gap between him and his grandpa. Here’s hoping

I Give “When You Live Life on A Ship” a 3.4/5

Big News!

One last thing! A few months back, I broke the news that Edens Zero would be getting an anime. Months later, we finally have a general release date, as well as the seiyuu’s for Shiki and Rebecca. According to the tweet below, the anime will come out in April 2021. If we needed a reason to see this wretched year through to the end, then this is it. Also, it means I can officially add Rebecca to my list of anime waifus.

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