The following post first appeared on my old blog: Chibi no Nothing

I was watching episode 22 of Lucky*Star and came across something unexpected. For a brief moment Lucky*Star made a small turn into the emotional alley when Konata’s mother shows up for a visit. Of course, we already know that Konata’s mom passed away. So, naturally, she is in spirit form. We get to watch her while she listens in on the conversation that Konata and her father are having, which is about her.

I find it interesting how easily a comedy can change moods so quickly. In general, it isn’t impossible to mix elements from different types of story telling and atmospheres. Also, it isn’t unusual to find bits of comedic divergence in other types of stories. For that matter, I like a mix of comedy, action, and drama. Of course, there are other story elements that weigh on the entirety of the plot.

Lucky*Star doesn’t actually have a plot in the literal sense. A show like this is supposed to be primarily funny and entertaining. It is also supposed to be a bit insightful. The introspective comments by the characters are supposed to develop their “types” and poke fun at the audience.

We could have been given flashbacks and character interaction in the form of conversations that would have given us just as much information about these three characters. However, it just wouldn’t have been Lucky*Star-ish if Kanata hadn’t shown up as a ghost.

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Finding a ghost in one of my pictures wouldn’t bother me at all. Finding a ninja in one of my pictures would totally freak me out.