Anime & Manga Reviews and Recaps: [RECAP] Karneval Episode 2

YAY FOR EPISODE 2!

The anime starts off with Gareki asking Nai if he had eaten and Nai answered no. Gareki decided to get food for him and told Nai not to go anywhere. After Gareki left, Nai looked a bit drowsy and then we see a flashback of Nai's memory during the day of Karoku's disappearance. Nai woke up and called for Karoku.

On the other side, Hirato and Tsukitachi, the captain of the First Ship in Circus were reporting on their activities to people I assume as the head or the elders. They commented that the incident last night (Mine's maybe) didn't go smoothly. Hirato apologized and promised not to repeat his mistakes again and both of them was dismissed. Once outside, Hirato asked Tsukitachi why he tagged along to meet the elders, he answered that he wanted to see Hirato being scolded. Ha. Of course Hirato wasn't please with his answer. He replied that he would shoot Tsukitachi the next time he sees him in the sky. Tsukitachi then continued by saying that the train hijack incident was actually his job.

Left to right: Tsukitachi, Hirato

Although Gareki told Nai not to go anywhere, Nai wanders off to the town. A girl gave him food and explained why Circus held the circus show. She said that every time they finished a job and caught the 'scary people' in the area, they would put up a show to apologize for scaring the citizens. Upon hearing the word Circus, it reminds Nai of Karoku.

Nai then asked the girl if there is someone named Karoku in Circus. The girl answered that she didn't know. Her mom called and she went off, leaving Nai alone. A main in black suit saw Nai and called the doctor we see in the previous episode. He reported that he had spotted Nai. The 'doctor' told him to capture Nai and bring Nai to him without hurting Nai.

the 'doctor'

Gareki returned but Nai was no where to be found. Gareki was pissed but still went back to town to look for Nai. In town, Circus was holding a parade. Nai tried to talk to one of the members of Circus but was suddenly dragged away by the man in black suit we saw earlier. Nai escaped and Gareki saw Nai running away. While running away, Nai bumped into a yellow cat which was called as 'Nyanperowna' by the little kids. Nai successfully escaped but Gareki was not please with what Nai had done. Gareki wondered who that man was and why he was chasing Nai. Realizing that being in town any longer would be bad for them, he told Nai to move along.

Nyanperowna

The circus show held by Circus started. It was Tsukumo's performance. During all of this, we hear Hirato's voice. He called somene, asking who was the closest to area N11. Someone called Yogi answered his call. Yogi seemed to be in a bad mood and Hirato asked him why. Yogi said that first he was ran into by a boy and was stepped on by the people chasing after him. Hirato cut him off by saying that he got information that the boy they met in the train incident was being chased. Tsukumo heard this and joined the conversation. She told Hirato to let her protect Nai. Hirato refused her request, saying that she was still in the middle of the performance.

Nai told Gareki that if he went to circus, most likely they will be able to find Karoku. Gareki said that it was not the time for that for he had to find out who was the man chasing after Nai. In the middle of that, Gareki was attacked by the man in black suit who was chasing Nai ealier, leaving him unable to move. Nai was caught while Gareki was about to be killed. Fortunately, Nyanperowna came to rescue them. Actually, Yogi was the one inside Nyanperowna. Yogi introduced himself as the fighter of the Second Ship in Circus. When he was about to attack, the men in black suits ran away. Yogi asked Nai and Gareki if they were okay, which Nai answered yes. Yogi told them that he was told to bring both of the along with him. Gareki wondered why Circus was concerned about him and Nai. Nai and Gareki was then brought to the Circus Ship.

Inside the ship, in order to enter, each person had to say 'I'm Home!". That word acted as an entry password. Hirato welcomed both Nai and Gareki and introduced himself to them. He introduced himself as the captain of the Second Shop in Circus and that he was one of the members who were in charge of eliminating special case crimes in the world. While he was explaining, Nai cut him off asked if Karoku was there. Nai also told him about the bracelet he found. Hirato answered that there was no one named Karoku among the members of Circus. About the bracelet, Hirato said that it was certainly a Circus ID, but that specific one was actually an old one which was supposed to be destroyed. Hirato told Nai that depending on Nai's cooperation, they might be able to find some clue about Karoku. Upon hearing this, Nai was delighted and agreed to cooperate.

Hirato then moved on to Gareki. He asked Gareki if he knew a woman named Mine. Gareki answered no. Hirato told him not to be afraid and answer his question honestly. When Gareki tried to deny everything that Hirato said, Hirato mentioned that he found traces of explosion at Mine's house and that Gareki's skill of disposing bombs on on the train the last time they met was superb. Hirato kept asking Gareki questions, making Gareki uncomfortable. Realizing that it seemed like he was prosecuting Gareki, Hirato stopped questioning him. He then asked them if Mine's blood had splashed on them during their contact with her. Gareki didn't answer but instead he asked Hirato about Mine. Hirato said that it was 'varuga'. He said that he was actually after the organization that created Varuga and explained that if the blood of varuga got into their body, they will become like Mine. Hirato declared that both him and Nai will undergo some examinations and they did not have any right to refuse. Hirato was about to leave but before that, he told Gareki that he wasn't the one who killed Mine.

The scene changed and we see the old man from the previous episode. He received a call saying that their plans were interfered by Circus. He then said "It's close to the city of Gavan" and also "Sure. You can ask for 'their' help" (I'm not sure what he was talking about, i'm sorry.)

the evil old man who was trying to capture Nai

In the dark, a man who seemed to be drunk was talking nonsense. He said that blue flowers bloomed from blue seeds, but the one he was looking for was the red seeds.

Back in the Circus Ship, Hirato told his comrades that they were heading to the city of Gavan and left Gareki and Nai to Yogi and Tsukumo. Yogi agreed but Tsukumo wasn't pleased. She asked him why it had to be her and Yogi looking after the two boys. Hirato answered that it was because he trusted them. He added that since Nai and Gareki had escaped from the varuga, most likely they would be the enemy's target and he needs them to protect Nai and Gareki.

The fighters of the second ship departed for their mission. Gareki noticed that the ship has landed. When he was about to left the room, Yogi came and blocked him from going out. Garteki said that he needed to go shopping and he was bored. Hearing this, Yogi suggested that they play hide and seek. Gareki said that hide and seek was a childish game and asked Yogi how old he was. Yogi answered he was 21 but there was time when even adults wanted to play hide and seek. (lol Yogi). Tsukumo agreed to be 'it' and they ended up playing hide and seek.

While playing, Gareki tried to leave but was blocked by the 'little sheeps' inside the ship.

the 'little sheep' inside the Circus ship, lol idk what to call it, it looks just like a sheep though :P

Yogi was easily found by Tsukumo. Nai headed off by himself to find a place to hide. Out of no where, Nau feel down from the ship. When he looked up, he saw a big black figure staring at him. The big black figure turned out to be the drunk man who was talking about the blue and red seeds. Upon seeing Nai, he said that he had found the red seeds. The big black figure was actually a varuga.

the varuga chasing after Nai

Nai tried to escape but the varuga was too fast for him. Yogi and the others came for rescue. At the same time, Hirato contacted Yogi saying that all the victims he found had been deliberately killed and told him to protect Nai and Gareki. Yogi and the rest were framed and couldn't do anything. They told nai to run away but he didn't do so. The varuga approached Nai and said that he was told to bring the red seeds.

The varuga was about to take Nai. Suddenly, the 'little sheep' from the Circus Ship appeared, saying that the time was up and the hide and seek game was over. The 'little ship' brought Nai back to the ship. Realizing that his target had escaped, the varuga

retreated.

Tsukumo reported to Hirato that the varuga was trying to capture Nai without hurting him. While they were talking, Nai heard the sound wave again and seemed to be in pain. He then heard someone calling him. That someone was Karoku. At the same time, we see Karoku kissing a ring. Out of no where, the old man's granddaughter from the previous episode appeared, asking Karoku what he was doing. Karoku called her Erisyuka.Erisyuka seemed to be bewitched by Karoku. (I think she liked him lol). She then ran off and hugged Karoku.