Ride Back 4

Wow, the story just turned serious. The sudden military action was a shock compared with the peacefulness of the first three episodes. Perhaps that was the writer's intent. Our heroin, Ogata Rin, responds to these events with unexpected courage and foolhardiness. I guess it takes both to be a hero. Her skill on the Ride Back is just breath taking and she really goes all out in this episode. She is still learning about the Ride Back's characteristics so she is not even at her full potential yet. I can't wait...

There will be consequences from the events in this episode. Rin and her Ride Back were shown clearly on live TV so there's no way the authorities can ignore her. Not to mention the fact that she drove rings around their military forces, and the military do not like being embarrassed by civilians. And did I mention that the military is the government? Oh yes, the situation couldn't be any worse.

One important item I missed in first episode, was that the military used Ride Backs when they seized power, but the units were mysteriously disbanded. I wonder why? The military still has Ride Back units but I have a feeling that they are nothing like the ones that were used during the coup. Rin is using a civilian Ride Back so it will interesting to how it compares with the current military models. That showdown is inevitable.

Damn, 12 episodes is too short for this series. Here's hoping for a second season.