skysenshi (07.27.2001)
A better Miko Mido
I never thought Miko Mido's looks could actually improve, but Lady Blue has managed to show a more mature and sexier Miko. There is a definitive refinement in the art and animation that wasn't existent in the previous La Blue Girl series. Furthermore, I was a bit flabbergasted that the good ol' La Blue Girl's trajectory has gone on to a more serious line of storytelling, which is not really the end of the world, to say the least. In fact, I am convinced that this artistic move is actually a big improvement in the life of the Sexcraft warriors. Seeing Miko Mido searching for a sense of normalcy and eventually falling in love is synonymous to watching her exhibit her vulnerability in the most endearing way.

There is another thread in Lady Blue that also banks on the love story of a tragic couple whose lives were shattered by a 400-year-old clan feud. The flood of extreme emotions such as love, jealousy, betrayal, and hatred can leave one dazed and confused, however. If you plan to understand the details and aren't just after the notably graphic sex sequences, it would be wise to pay very close attention to the narratives. I believe La Blue Girl's prime movers have created a masterpiece from an otherwise overly hyped cheesy h-anime; they have finally proven that they can produce a solid plot that can stand unhinged from the very first episode down to the last.

I have one little question about Miko that has remained unanswered up to now: Why is she still considered a virgin in Lady Blue when she's already had so many demon rapists in La Blue Girl?