Vermeil in Gold

Sappy writing and cliché plotting take away from the genuinely wholesome moments of progression Alto and Vermeil undergo

Ignorance makes for a potent enemy and point of development for Vermeil and Alto’s relationship

Despite some pacing and narrative fast-tracking, Alto’s pestering mage advisory more than proves his mettle and how menacing he can be. 

More sides make for richer characters in Alto and the student council president, Elena. 

Alto’s inclusion in the student council sets up intense threats and entertaining new friends

A banal internal struggle has no effect against a riveting conflict for Alto and Vermeil. 

A by the books battle but not without its charm

An average destruction 

Writing shortcomings aside, kooky new students along with Alto and Vermeil’s chemistry manage to hold the episode together 

A half-beating bout