English Dub Review: KADO: The Right Answer “Wam”

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KADO: The Right Answer continues its probe into the mysterious Yaha-kui zaShunina (Jason Librecht) and what he wants. The higher being wishes to change humanity in some way and arrived in style with a massive cube, called kado, that hurdled to earth trapping a passenger plane within its shimmery, rainbow-colored walls. Onboard is Foreign Affairs negotiator Kōjirō Shindō (Ian Mead Moore) who plays a key part in negotiations with zaShunina.

During “Novo,” Shindō began negotiating on two fronts. First, with zaShunina to gain supplies and excellent treatment for his fellow passengers who are rather like hostages. Additionally, Shindō plays a go-between for zaShuninia and the outside world. During “Wam,” Shindō and zaShunina organize a meeting where zaSuninia speaks to the Japanese government.

Saraka Tsuki, International Negotiator for the Ministry, acts on behalf the Japanese government. Oddly, the meeting is held in an open place and press is invited. zaShunina offers that “Out counter will bring great benefits to your world.” Shindō adds, “[zaShunina] wishes to resolve the inequality of information between us.” However, he quickly clarifies, “between us humans, and him.”

Tsuki admits that in her negotiations she’s intimidated not by Yaha-kui, but instead by Shindō. But zaShunina and Shindō argue during their conversation. There’s a lot of mystery, with zaShunina attempting to explain in human terms as well as chronicling where he comes from, why he chose Japan, and why he picked this universe.

A neat experiment finds zaShunina showing battery like objects called Wam. They supposedly offer infinite energy and can power all of human society. Still, this feels oddly like ‘To Serve Man,” from The Twilight Zone. While initially the visiting aliens appear kind benefactors, it’s later revealed that they have a different agenda. Similarly, I wonder what the final ramifications of zaShunina’s gift will yield. He ends the episode with an ominous, “I know something that suits humanity: advancement.” Excellent animation and lots of answers, which in turn prompt many more questions, make “Wam” a spectacular KADO: The Right Answer entry.

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8.0/10