The faster pacing of the final four episodes is a stark contrast to the first two volumes. On the plus side, there is always something going on in each episode, so there is never a lack of action. At the same time, events and elements are hastily introduced and resolved at a rushed pace. Rather than having a few more episodes to work everything out, Tokko has to rush and throw in several other details, characters and plotlines at the last minute. I've already criticized the series for being a hard-to-follow show, and the quick pacing does little to help it. I actually found myself going back to rewatch sections or episodes in this volume, as well as checking previous plotlines on the Internet just to clarify things.
The quickened pacing does little to help the series come to a fulfilling conclusion. It isn't a complete downer of an ending, though there are several questions left unanswered. In addition, the final actions come about way too quickly - almost as if someone just said, "Okay, last episode - guess we finish this thing." Again, everything is compressed, which makes some of the past episodes look like they were wasting time.
Tokko Vol. 3 continues with the show's feel. There is still a bit of a crime drama element present in the show, though it tends to push much more towards the paranormal side of things. In a sense, it feels a bit like the later episodes of X-Files when the show started to explore really odd plotlines. However, these are the moments when the show feels most comfortable since the odd randomness fits. Of course, the crude humor and buckets of blood are still around as well - especially the blood.
Despite the rushed pacing, Tokko Vol. 3 is just as enjoyable as the past two volumes, at least if you enjoyed them. Newcomers should definitely pick up the first two volumes before delving into the third.
