English Dub Review: Ya Boy Kongming! “Eiko’s Song”

Overview

It all comes down to Kongming’s final gambit. Eiko will take to the stage in a confrontation with her friend-turned-rival, but will Nanami hear the song in Eiko’s heart?


Our Take

We now see the grand finale for Eiko as she goes on stage to prove to herself, Nanami, her manager, and the whole world. All the buildup led to this episode and tbh, and it’s inspirational to see how far she’s come. At the same time, it’s great to see Nanami regain her confidence in the group and herself.

But Azalea’s not over, for their performance unmasked…didn’t set their fans on fire, but instead to Eiko and Kabetaijin as their raw selves on stage. It was a risk showing the real Azalea, but Kongming paid their efforts by also returning surpassing the 100k likes and earning new fans in the process. Key Time’s Karasawa has been beaten woefully left and right, and even if Kongming painfully depicted his issues, he’s brought back to the limelight to repair his and the Reborn Azalea’s relationship.

Overall, for a season finale, this was surprisingly wholesome and fun. When it comes down to it, music and performances are much more than about who wins and gets the most votes. It’s about creativity, passion, emotion, and most of all, integrity. Never have I seen a show that manages to take such an absurd concept and not only nail it, but do so with meaningful character development, an amazing soundtrack, and decent humor. While it’s uncertain if Season 2 becomes a thing, I hope it does.