(Yami ni Moeshi Kagaribi wa)
"The Bonfires in the Darkness"

For a couple of moments there, I honestly thought Satoru would've bought it. Man, after all this, I'm really gonna miss the weekly speculation and anticipation for the next episode.

(Shounen no Kao)
"The Face of the Boy"

Yep, saw that one coming. Still awesome.

(Toukyou)
"Tokyo"

If this is supposed to be the stage for Shin Sekai Yori's climax, well then, I can think of few other settings better than wasteland Tokyo.

(Gouka)
"Fires of the Apocalypse"

"Gee Squealer, What d'ya want to do tonight?" "Same thing we do every night. Try to take over the world!"

(Tsumetai Hidamari)
"Drenched in Cold Sunlight"

Ever wondered what the end of the end of the world might look like? Well, here's your answer.

(Kurayami)
"Darkness"

This first encounter with the fiend was everything I had hoped it would be and more, bringing that perpetual tension in the show to some terrifying heights.

(Akai Hana)
"Crimson Flower"

Not to discount the slew of explosive developments here, but I still find it hard to believe we're approaching a climax.

(Hametsu no Ashioto)
"Footsteps of Ruin"

This is rare for an anime- nay, any kind of story in general: a daring leap 12 years forward into the future, where the kids we've been following are now adults. Does it work? Oh hell yes it does.

(Aisuru Saki e)
"To Saki, My Love"

It only took us some 16 episodes, but Shin Sekai Yori finally got its (semi) OP! This must be some kind of record, yea?