Atarashii Prelude

Rosario + Vampire – 07

I never got how this became an onomatopoeia

STILL NOT READING THE MANGA! With that aside, this episode seems to contain more plot than the past few combined, which although isn't saying much, is actually an improvement. Mizore Shirayuki, a student who has been absent for quite some time makes her reappearance at school, and is already smitten with Tsukune. She claims that he is the only one who can understand her feelings, seeing as how they're both meek in nature, ignoring the fact they both just met for the first time ¯\(º_o)/¯

Mizore's probably the second stalker girl I've seen in anime, the first being Matoi Tsunetsuki from Sayanora Zetsubou Sensei. Interestingly enough, she is voiced by Rie Kugimiya, which was hard to tell for me at first, since it wasn't her usual trademark loli tone of voice(I mistook her for Yukari initially lawl) Unlike the more docile stalker-tan from SZS, Mizore's much more possessive and is willing to resort to violence to attain Tsukune.

It doesn't take long for her to reveal her true nature, as it becomes obvious Moka is the only obstacle that stands between her and the prize. It doesn't help that the teachers(other than Nekonome) are prejudiced against her. Poor girl, she just wants some loving ;-; Luring the gullible male lead away, she dispatches her ice puppets to kill Moka. Because we can't have her dying at this point, Kurumi steps in to rescue the damsel in distress. Speaking of which, the ever useless Tsukune once again has his ass saved by his harem once again. Seeing as how her efforts were all for naught, Mizore runs away sobbing, only to be confronted by one of the male teachers...

The gang recuperating from their impromptu fight with the ice woman, receives word that the teacher in question has been attacked by for some reason by none other than Mizore, who is immediately put under suspension and will most likely be expelled. The cause for the attack is unknown, although both Yukari and Kurumi seem to believe it was the same case with Tsukune. Cue Gin, who enters the discussion with a bunch of photos proving Mizore's innocence, although by then, Tsukune had already left to find her. Looks like his voyeurism is finally being put to good use other than for fapping purposes!

However, Mizore now more emo than ever before, glooms by cliff side, probably attempting to jump into the sea. Tsukune shows up and delivers some cheesy lines about how he believes in her, but she would have none of it. The girl arrives in time to show Tsukune the aforementioned photographs, although it was too late. In a fit of rage and despair, Mizore unleashes several ice puppets which were the manifestation of her feelings at that point. Everything goes out of hand as Mizore herself is unable to control her summons. The usual rosario removal scene occurs and the day is saved once again, by Moka! Needless to say, Mizore's ice cold heart has been melted by Tsukune, and with that she now stalks him on a daily basis, probably providing more lulz and panty shots in the upcoming episodes.

With a few more episodes to go, not to mention apparently Mizore's appearance was a rushed one, it's safe to say they won't be delving into the meatier part of the story which I've heard so much good things about. Still, that's not exactly why I'm sticking to the anime, so I'll be glad once it's over so I can hop right into the manga instead. Shin out.