The introduction of Freesia adds such a great foil to Jiyu. Their rivalry feels personal in a way the original conflict didn't. Plus, that ending? It still sticks with me.
Madhouse and Hiroshi Nagahama really went all out on the "Siberia Yagyu" arc. One minute you’re laughing at the absurd comedy, and the next, you’re hit with some of the most fluid, stylish swordplay in early 2000s anime. Jiyu Nanohana is such an underrated protagonist—struggling with a legacy she never wanted while looking cool as hell in that Heart Eyepatch. Juubee-chan 2: Siberia Yagyuu no Gyakushuu Epis...
To highlight the incredible animation and quirky energy. The introduction of Freesia adds such a great foil to Jiyu