

"įena: Pirate Princess has a habit of creating interesting new plots for the sake of keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, but fails to follow through on either developing these threads or resolving them. He solemnly tells Fena that they are symbols before formally introducing himself as the Observer and storymaker of "the tale that is. The image of Franz instantly changes into Cody, the young boy who was rescued by Abel years ago. He also drops another bombshell: he isn't Fena's father. This was already implied in Episode 7, where it's hinted that Fena and Abel may be half-siblings. RELATED: Yashahime Finally Reveals What Happened to RinĪnother figure from Fena's past makes a shocking appearance: her father Franz, who had taken care of her for 10 years before dying on the Hope. He tells Fena that Helena and Abel's roles in Fena's story are over now that they are dead.

She merely tells her that whatever happens next is up to her but she's sure Fena will be fine.

In the last few minutes, Fena's mother finally acknowledges her daughter but doesn't offer any kind of meaningful reassurance. And with Helena's reappearance and Abel's death shortly after, events came in quick succession as the episode is nearing its end. It feels familiar to Fena but she can't put her finger on why.Īny thoughts about the ark ceases with Abel's appearance. The ark must have been here for a million years going by how the wood is fossilized. The two walk on until they arrive on land where an enormous, rotting skeleton of an ark waits quietly - the same one in the song. It looks like they're standing on water in the middle of the sky with mountains surrounding them. RELATED: Fena: Pirate Princess' Journey to Find Eden Is Extremely Convolutedįena and Yukimaru emerge at the top of the stairs. With yet another storyline thrown into the penultimate episode, anything can happen in next week's finale. Having mystery and intrigue keeps viewers interested but when there's a lot going on without much cohesion, it can be a point of frustration. From the premiere all the way to Episode 11, the Crunchyroll/Adult Swim original has kept fans guessing as to what will happen next. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fena: Pirate Princess Episode 11, "At Mission's End," now streaming on Crunchyroll and Adult Swim.įena: Pirate Princesshas certainly been a wild and disorienting ride.
