▪	RELEASED BY:		RIGHT STUF INTERNATIONAL
		▪	ASPECT RATIO:		16:9 ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN
		▪	AUDIO:		ENGLISH DD 5.1 / 2.0 AND JAPANESE DD 2.0
		▪	RUNNING TIME:		100 MIN
		▪	RATING:		15+
		▪	RELEASE DATE:		09/25/2007
		▪	REVIEW DATE:		10/11/2007
		▪	REVIEWED BY:		HOLLY ELLINGWOOD

In the aftermath of the Blue Breaker’s vicious attack, Honoka’s secret is revealed to those close to her. Her third blue astral eye is seen by the young and devastated Millie as well as the mysterious Iks. With the death of the one that held them together, will the loss now tear them apart?

The second volume of this strong sci-fi anime not only has drama but danger. The attack also brings Honoka and her unique power to the attention of one of the powerful members of the Third. Meanwhile Honoka is about to learn the biggest secret of all might not be her third blue eye, but the true identity of the young man she’s been traveling with –Iks.

These four episodes cover a lot of ground, including revealing Honoka’s childhood and the story behind her third eye as well as the surprising identity of her traveling companion Iks. It follows the small group as they deal with the death of Zankan and Honoka meets the Blue Breaker in combat a second time. Joganki meets up with her again but his interest in her still remains a mystery. One episode focuses solely on Honoka alone with her AI out in the desert. It imparts the brutality of desert existence in their world while also showing Honoka’s compassion and hope.

The most interesting episode is the last one on this volume. A Sand Dragon stampede near Emporium gives rise to a mystery involving an intriguing woman quick with a pistol by the name of Paife. She seems to have a strange ability and an uncanny interest in Honoka. At the same time, rumors of an unusual assassin cult reach Honoka and she is hired for a job that might bring her into contact with the Third. A new danger that threatens both Thirds and humans alike may be at hand and Honoka is about to put herself unknowingly right in the middle of it!

 Superb story telling and intrigue highlight this series. It’s solid science fiction filled with action, suspense, and a growing cadre of intriguing characters. The continued narration that occurs periodically within the episodes gives the animation a more introspective feel than might not otherwise exist. It’s a well told story so far and one of the better science fiction stories to emerge in anime in some time.

EXTRAS:
Bonus features include reversible cover art, trailers of other titles, character bios that include Japanese commentary with English subtitles, and a 12-page booklet made with thick card stock in full color featuring episode summaries and artwork.

IN SUMMARY:
Some secrets revealed and more mysteries on the rise as a great threat threatens all life. New characters, old secrets and new dangers emerge in the latest volume of The Third - The Girl With the Blue Eye. It’s fantastic science fiction!