The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye
Synopsis
In the distant future, because of an interplanetary war that had continued on for centuries, civilizations were ruined. Human beings have lost everything, and only 1/5th of the population survived. A strange breed of humans, ''The Third'' is said to have appeared just after the war. They possess a third eye, as their name suggests, that appear as oval-shaped red pupils called "space eyes'' over their conventional two eyes. Using them, they can control computer systems and so on, and as such, rule the world by their superior power over technology. In this world, there is a young woman named Honoka; she is a "jack-of-all-trades" sellsword, and she accepts any job except murder. One day, she happens to find and rescue a young man named Ikus in the desert. Entering his world, and accepting a job from him, the adventure begins for Honoka and Ikus. (Source: BestAnime, modified)
Audience Consensus
The Third: Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo is a character-driven anime with philosophical undertones set in a post-apocalyptic world. While praised for its character development, art style, and exploration of deeper themes, it suffers from inconsistent animation, a sometimes convoluted story, and an intrusive narrator. Overall, the audience consensus leans toward a generally positive experience, but one tempered by noticeable flaws and a sense of unfulfilled potential.
Strengths
- Well-developed and unique characters with interesting interactions.
- Exploration of deeper themes like overcoming negativity, depression, and loneliness.
- Beautiful art style and animation, particularly the depiction of nature and battle sequences.
- Excellent voice acting and soundtrack that enhance the emotional impact of the story.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent animation quality, with some episodes suffering from noticeable drops in quality.
- Inconsistent story with a poorly-executed final episode and lack of details.
- Annoying omniscient narrator that explains the story and characters' thoughts instead of letting the viewer interpret them.
- Uneven pacing, with some arcs feeling like filler and a rushed final arc.