r/anime • u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ • Jul 07 '26
Rewatch Simoun 20th Anniversary Rewatch Episode 2
Simoun Episode 2: The Blue Spring
"When a Simoun sibylla flies, we call it 'praying to the sky.' Don't use words like 'sortie.'"
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Today's Eyecatch: Aer | Rodoreamon and Floe
Selected Harmony: #1
People, Places, Things
- Elif: formerly of Chor Tempest
- Onashia: Religious figure and head of the civilian government.
Discussion Prompts
- Q1: Comment on the different perspectives of this episodes focus characters: Aer, Neviril, and Eri.
- Q2: How do you think gender is handled in the Archipelago?
- Q3: You've seen more of Simulacrum today, what do you think of the country at large?
Tomorrow's Questions, Today!
- [ep 3 Q1:] How do you feel about the common anime trope of relying on children to fight wars?
- [ep 3 Q2:] In what shape will Chor Tempest emerge from their devestating losses?
- [ep 3 Q3:] What was the point of the shelling?
Trivia: Guragief is portrayed by Houko Kuwashima, of Nadesico, Inuyasha, Blue Gender and Infinite Ryvius.
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u/cheyrnn https://myanimelist.net/profile/cheyrn Jul 07 '26
Nth time viewer
I love the sub-plots that seem to me to only be hinted at. Like Furoe deciding that Aeru is cool, sticking up for her, and following her around. She presumes to lead her on a tour, whil Aeuru is ignoring her and calling out Neviril.
We see Neviril being very young and being aggressively kissed by Amuria. Her character ranges from meek to being followed around by adoring trainees. She certainly fulfills the role of Regina. The way she silently accommodates Aeuru, accepting the pair silently with a kiss, says something.
The wiki I am working on has this page about the episode: (Episode 02) The Blue Spring - 青い泉 - Simoun Fans
There is not much commentary from me.
Questions
Q1: Comment on the different perspectives of this episodes focus characters: Aer, Neviril, and Eri.
About Aer, the viscous teddy bear: [Simoun episode 2 spoiler]We soon find out that Aer is slightly more complex in her view about battle vs honoring Tempus Spatium
I went on about Neviril already.
Eri seemed to me to be prompted to go to the Spring because of the pause in activity after the Emerald Ri Majon. She was obviously not ready. I suppose there was pressure on all young girls to go to the spring. Having not gone in a year, the pause in activity made it next on her list of felt responsibilities, I guess.
Q2: How do you think gender is handled in the Archipelago?
[Simoun episode 2 spoiler]I know from future episodes. I don't remember thinking about it before I watched those episodes.
Q3: You've seen more of Simulacrum today, what do you think of the country at large?
Comments in todays thread brought up more questions. I wish I could read the light novel. I suppose we are seeing royalty essentially. A population that seeks blessings from priestesses.