Luminous Witches Episode 10: Homeland Ruins

Skipped Episode 9 because it’s a straightforward “Murica’s cool to foreigners” and “Jo has good reason to want money. Her big family.” episode. It was fun and we got a nice new performance too. The key point was near the end when news broke of the Strike Witches destroying the Neuroi Nest that conquered Gallia, aka the Season 1 finale. Ellie told Lady Aira she’d show her around Gallia once it’s freed. That time had come.

Oh right. They got new outfits last time, aka a color swap. Still very nice for fans of blue.

As news spread of the Strike Witches’ victory and Gallia’s liberation the Luminous Witches’ own popularity grew. Lots of interviews, photo ops, appearances etc. Naturally our heroines were pooped, especially Gallia homegirl Ellie.

Self serving screen grab to remind readers Mana’s hot.

Back to the plot. Besides Ellie Ginny too had her own worries hence why they discussed them. Ellie thought compared to the Strike Witches the Luminous Witches didn’t do as much to make a difference though what really concerned her was the fear of going back home. She’s afraid to see what remained of Gallia after the Neuroi conquest. Ginny meanwhile still worried over Moffy who felt sick again. She still believed the best option was to find her family. She’s grateful for their first meeting but thought it’s all coincidence. Moffy didn’t choose her, she just happened to be there when the bird appeared. Still, better to go forward than not move at all. This encouraged Ellie to see for herself.

Meanwhile Major Grace had her own worries courtesy of a letter, specifically a transfer letter for Ginny. The military were impressed by her Night Witch abilities and wanted her in the front lines. Obviously it would mean our heroines would lose arguably their ace. The madame said it wasn’t a bad thing but until then she’d try to delay her transfer, especially if the Luminous Witches got to perform in Gallia. It wasn’t confirmed yet but highly likely to happen.

Back to Ellie. To simplify mixed emotions Ellie’s fear of returning to Gallia was partially due to seeing her once proud city in ruins. However, the main fear was the possibility of her old friend, a gray cat forced to be left behind due to the Neuroi invasion and her family not having room to care for it, no longer being there. She asked Major Grace to accompany her. This being a mostly cheerful anime her friend survived and was doing quite well. A relieved Ellie had a tearful reunion and wished her all the best.

We’re also treated to the day Ellie discovered she’s a Witch. Naturally it involved Lady Aira.

Besides her old friend Ellie met someone else, a black swan. Interestingly Major Grace couldn’t see it. Not only that but it recognized the gray feather Ellie’s familiar had, Moffy’s feather. That could only mean one thing. Ginny’s quest had come to an end. However, a Witch without a familiar was powerless…What’s next for our main girl and what would happen to the pretty much confirmed Gallia show?

Good stuff as always.