Director- Tsutsumi Yukihiko.This is the fifth instalment I have seen from this franchise. It is one of the best ones I have seen, and my mother enjoys it too. For now, SPEC: Close Incarnation is my favourite from it.I absolutely loved the grim tonality of this film, and the way it sets the stakes made me clutch to my seat in a way I had last done while watching Avengers: Infinity War for the first time.The way it ties up many ends, such as what happens to Kikkawa, is awesome and feels organic. The death of Nonomura doesn't feel forced as well. It rather immortalises him through his helpfulness beyond the grave.The way Toda Erika's SPEC's toll on her gradually increases with each part is fantastically done. This part shows it in such a way that makes her be at the crossroads of embracing humanity or her powers. The call of destiny is shown in quite a literal sense in this.The repetition of the line of Nonomura about how the battle is instead between those who want humanity to evolve and stagnate feels quite apt for their current situation.The way the antagonist is introduced in this film is great as well. I also loved the reveal of the daughter of Sebumi's "wife" being one of the big bads.The inclusion of the Gyoza bot is fantastic and hilarious. His state at the bottom of Fuji San was hilarious. Toma Saya's funny faces are still hilarious.The thing I liked the most about this film is the lack of Ninomae. He was an interesting individual, don't get me wrong, but he was prolonged as a major antagonist for too many films.I also liked the idea of parallel worlds and how the Earth might be alive. The thumping imagery of the earth like a heart looked great. The white clad trio look menacing enough, even though they have faced some great threats in the past.The way it gears up for the final chapter and battle is one of the finest I have seen. The glimpse into what is to come and the sheer scale of it gave me goosebumps. This whole film acts as the final nail in the coffin for Toma Saya and will most likely make her utilise the true extent of her powers. I won't theorise much about it as I don't want to set undue expectations.Overall, I am incredibly excited to watch SPEC: Close Reincarnation. Himizu, Kagemusha, Mandala, Bride for Rip Van Winkle and Double Suicide will have to wait longer.

Director- Tsutsumi Yukihiko.This is the fifth instalment I have seen from this franchise. It is one of the best ones I have seen, and my mother enjoys it too. For now, SPEC: Close Incarnation is my favourite from it.I absolutely loved the grim tonality of this film, and the way it sets the stakes made me clutch to my seat in a way I had last done while watching Avengers: Infinity War for the first time.The way it ties up many ends, such as what happens to Kikkawa, is awesome and feels organic. The death of Nonomura doesn't feel forced as well. It rather immortalises him through his helpfulness beyond the grave.The way Toda Erika's SPEC's toll on her gradually increases with each part is fantastically done. This part shows it in such a way that makes her be at the crossroads of embracing humanity or her powers. The call of destiny is shown in quite a literal sense in this.The repetition of the line of Nonomura about how the battle is instead between those who want humanity to evolve and stagnate feels quite apt for their current situation.The way the antagonist is introduced in this film is great as well. I also loved the reveal of the daughter of Sebumi's "wife" being one of the big bads.The inclusion of the Gyoza bot is fantastic and hilarious. His state at the bottom of Fuji San was hilarious. Toma Saya's funny faces are still hilarious.The thing I liked the most about this film is the lack of Ninomae. He was an interesting individual, don't get me wrong, but he was prolonged as a major antagonist for too many films.I also liked the idea of parallel worlds and how the Earth might be alive. The thumping imagery of the earth like a heart looked great. The white clad trio look menacing enough, even though they have faced some great threats in the past.The way it gears up for the final chapter and battle is one of the finest I have seen. The glimpse into what is to come and the sheer scale of it gave me goosebumps. This whole film acts as the final nail in the coffin for Toma Saya and will most likely make her utilise the true extent of her powers. I won't theorise much about it as I don't want to set undue expectations.Overall, I am incredibly excited to watch SPEC: Close Reincarnation. Himizu, Kagemusha, Mandala, Bride for Rip Van Winkle and Double Suicide will have to wait longer.