Folks, it is absolutely time to watch some more of the graceful, mysterious, and altogether captivating Simoun. It’s been a little while since we last checked in on this story, but we left on a thunderous series of worldbuilding reveals. Entering forbidden religious ruins with enemies in pursuit, the sybullae discovered that the spring which forms the cornerstone of their religion actually has multiple entry points across the world, seeming to exist in multiple places at the same time. Additionally, more simoun craft were discovered within this ruin, one of which contained a familiar face – Angulas, the young priestess who once sacrificed herself to tear the holy empire down.
Angulas’ presence here could well indicate that the various religions all of this world’s political bodies worship all stem from one communal root, one which doesn’t pick favorites in distributing its holy favor. Angulas died in a moment of selfless religious ecstasy, a description that could just as easily be applied to priestesses inscribing their Ri Majoons in the skies. Given that, what is the purpose of all their struggling, and what goal does Onashia actually seek? And at the same time, does Angulas’ presence here mean Dominura and Limone might be similarly cocooned, waiting for their friends to retrieve them?
Whatever the answers may be, I’m thrilled to explore this thematically rich property once more, and spend some time with its very sympathetic cast. Let’s see what lies in store!
