English Dub Review: Deep Insanity THE LOST CHILD “Resolution”

Overview (Spoilers Below):

Shigure loops one last time to save Vera and stop Iceman from destroying the world.

Our Take:  

The Square Enix franchise has had an interesting journey with its anime adaptation. While I didn’t find it too groundbreaking, The Lost Child has enough engaging moments to keep me attached to Platoon 11’s journey inside and outside the Asylum. Now, it’s time to see if it can cap off the season with its time-twisting finale.

Continuing where the previous episode left off, the season finale has Shigure going through the time loop for the final time. With Vera and the Platoon by his side, Shigure attempts to prevent Iceman from completing the transformation. Additionally, the episode reveals that Vera is the older version of EL-Cee, who tries to kill her younger self to prevent anyone from obtaining her power.

“Resolution” promised to deliver a thrilling conclusion to the series with an epic showdown between Iceman and the Platoon and a few emotional moments with the characters. After all the events Shigure and the Platoon went through since the beginning, it’s no surprise that I was hoping for it to bring everything full circle. Unsurprisingly, the finale stayed true to its word. Regarding its battle sequence and good character depth, the episode is an action-packed ride that serves as a fitting conclusion to Shigure’s arc in the Deep Insanity lore.

One of the things I should mention is the plot twist involving Vera. After watching the last episode, I knew this twist was coming in “Resolution”. Regardless, it helps provide a more robust connection for Vera, who’s internally tormented by her endless cycle of death. Another element I enjoyed was the final battle between the transformed Iceman and Platoon 11, with Konomi Suzuki’s opening theme playing in the background. While the sound mixing for this sequence was off at times, the song injected some excitement in the Platoon’s finest hour, along with its animation and Yusuke Sekine’s direction. There’s also a post-credit scene that hints at the events of the mobile game, “Deep Insanity: Asylum”, with a man named Wu Inominetas joining the Platoon. I found that to be a nice touch for people who’re more attached to the franchise than I have. It’s too bad that the game is still Japanese-exclusive as of this writing. Maybe that could change sooner or later?

Overall, “Resolution” resolves all of the questions from the previous episodes to deliver a solid conclusion to the “Lost Child” arc. Despite its somewhat predictable plot twist, this thrilling finale finishes the season’s second half on a satisfying note. It has been quite a journey watching the anime as a newcomer, which I will explain further in my upcoming season review. The series has its ups and downs regarding its character buildup and plot, but in the end, I was able to get some enjoyment out of this addition to Square Enix’s mixed-media franchise.