SPEC: Rei (2013)

Worth it!

Glad we finally found out what actually makes special people special. In this universe, "Spec" refers to people who can unlock the other 90% of their brain. Most only use 10%, so the ones who awaken this ability are rare and highly valuable. Since both Nonimae and Touma are Spec holders, it seems like it could be genetic.

There was a scene where their parents explained how airplanes fly to Ninomae, even though he was just a kid. But they talked to him like they knew he’d get it right away. That’s when I thought, Yeah, their whole family must be geniuses. So I just assumed they were all Spec holders. I really liked the concept, and I’m glad they didn’t go for sci-fi stuff like brain chips or aliens.

The third season was actually a prequel to the first season of Spec. That mind-controlling stalker, Chii, was never actually with Touma—he was just obsessed with her. All her memories of him were fake. He even messed with the siblings, making them hate each other by planting false memories. The only issue I had with this plot was that Chii’s obsession with Touma didn’t have a strong enough reason. Just "he liked her" felt way too weak for him to go this far, like making the siblings almost kill each other.

But the best part of this season was seeing just how strong Touma really is. She broke free from Ninomae’s time freeze, and we finally saw why she’s afraid of losing control and turning into a monster. After losing her best friend, she was completely set on revenge. She used her Spec out of pure anger, and it was so intense that even Ninomae backed off. I thought her power was just summoning the dead, but it seems like she can use them however she wants. But I could be wrong—it really feels like she hasn’t even reached her full potential yet.

I just wish they’d make more seasons or spin-offs. I can’t get enough of this series, even though the effects are pretty bad!

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