WONDROUS
The introduction to Hilda, her mum and this magical world is still as fresh and endearing as it was the first time.
The episode starts with Hilda journeying through the wilderness. But after barely escaping a troll, she realises it doesn't want to eat them; it wants help. So Hilda realises the troll isn't a scary monster out to kill them and removes the bell she attached to its nose. It thanks her by returning her troll-spit covered sketchbook, before leaving her in peace.
Hilda: "Well that was traumatic. But such is the life of an adventurer."
Later on, Hilda's house is trashed by the the "hidden people" before one of them makes peaceful contact with her and gets her to sign some miniature paperwork (which she doesn't bother to read). Finally, she's able to see these "hidden people" are tiny elves, who have little houses all over the valley. But after trying to make peace with the town mayor and prime minister, she learns things are out of her and their hands.
The episode ends with some childhood depression, endearing Alfur and the audience to her, which convinces him to "break every protocol" and arrange her a meeting with the King: the only person who can enact some change in elven kind.
A beautifully animated introduction that tells us not to judge magical creatures so harshly (see the troll and the elves), and although some situations are out of your hands, there's still hope.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
new fav show wow this is such a hidden gem i love the color palette and the idea so so much
the color palette and the art style is to die for.
Shout by peachy peachyBlockedParent2021-06-13T12:43:23Z
Hilda the character and the series are looking so cute so far! I am really loving the colors, environment, and occasionally eerie atmosphere.