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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Was surprised that Byakuroku is willing to help Agemaki out.

Summary

Figured shed be willing under the right reasons. Though I do have trouble 'feeling for' Omodaka in any real way. Though he is not right in the head.

Daidai is probably the biggest overly sheltered character so far (so much so she resents what was protection as being held back- and fails to comprehend the reality around her)

And we get some good action - Kei does fight well for probably the first time this series- a fair amount of background is given / implied.

And for the Finale we get an awakened Zakuro vs the black widow .. But do we get a Kiss scene!? (for Riken / Hotaru or Kei / Zakuro ) lol

As side quesiton (and my edit) How far have we deviated from the manga if we have

I didn't enjoy this episode that much for some reason.

To many Omadaka forced pity attempts?

New to anime? XD

This is turning into be another anime which we will look back and say "oh, that anime had some potential".



I would say anything after Kokkori-san episode. Since as far as I know that's where the anime caught up with manga, while the manga does cover the past of Tsukuhane, but not Omodaka/Hanadate being her son. In fact, according to IRC read, Hanadate remains an ordinary military personal and a romance interest of Zakuro, more like Kei's rival in romance.

Anyways, pretty damn obvious episode and just like I feared. Well anyways, I enjoyed the first 10-11 episodes, so I will rate it a bit high after it ends regardless the lame lame finale its likely to pull.

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Joke of the day: While Mad Arsonist Daidai-sama was running around and playing with fire, putting fire all over the place thanks to Rangui-chan's approval (who is likely to be the ever obvious final villain), and while everyone was having a spectacular view from the top, hell ya! Omodaka just picked Zakuro up on his arms and runs away (perhaps to save his mommy's corpse). And guess what, the Saviour of the Day a.k.a Byakuroku puts her sword forth and causing a little(!) insignificant delay and then gives a heart-warming speech, hey, I am willing to help you, so follow me. Wow! Nice going Kon Chiaki. You sure know how to ruin a show when you catch up with the manga/VN/LN etc etc. /me salutes.
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My biggest impression this episode was how very beautiful and smooth the art and animation looks. I definitely think it's the prettiest looking anime this season. The fire looks gorgeous!

And I liked the episode.. :P

Omadaka's pity kills this episode, more evil, magical warfare, and sadism please.

Well, I liked it. It was what I was expecting to begin with. Let's see if they can pull a not so lame finale, I really wanted an ultra-romantic one, but whatever's gonna happen, it will be rushed, certainly.

There where way to many of those, but that's the kind of anime this is.

So Daidai released the rest of her kin and set the house on fire but does the black Widow really intend to let them run free.
What is her exterior motive?
And what is going on in Omadaka's mind after he saw his house burning?

Omadaka is totally out of his mind and Daidai is an idiot! Hopefully, they'll both die in the last ep.

Yet another great episode. I kinda wished they'd kick Omadaka's butt this really is fine too. I didn't see "alas, poor villain!" coming in this anime for some reason.

Anyway, winner ep and some nice small scale "twists".

@Aversa: remembering the shot that emphasized her teeth I suspect Black Widow intends to literally suck them all dry and gain their power. Afterwards she'd be strong enough to go one on one against Omodaka or Zakuro even.

Okay episode except... why the hell did they let Omodaka just run off with Zakuro? It wasn't like they couldn't have stopped him.

Hey look theres a fire over there *grabs zakuro and runs >.>

Still, though Omodaka's pity attempt isn't that nice, I'd think Byakuroku's changing allegiance was very nice, seeing her absolute loyalty before.

And stupid Daidai, she really thinks she's better now and suddenly Rangui's favorite?

Nice to see the dead zakuro's mother still being able to 'speak. And attacking the fox spirit's masters was quite obvious, duh...

Still, though Omodaka's pity attempt isn't that nice, I'd think Byakuroku's changing allegiance was very nice, seeing her absolute loyalty before.

And stupid Daidai, she really thinks she's better now and suddenly Rangui's favorite?

Nice to see the dead zakuro's mother still being able to 'speak. And attacking the fox spirit's masters was quite obvious, duh...

Yeah, I was kind of facepalming during all that, too.

There was definitely too much Omodaka pity in this episode. It was really forced and predictable. I could see the "misunderstanding" thing coming a long time ago.

And then we have Byakuroku pointing a sword in Agemaki's face, saying he's going to die, only to have Ganryu run across the whole field to stop her. Really, could you not stab Agemaki in the throat before he got there? Not that I want that to happen, of course, but it looked really lame.

What I loved in this show was all the cute moments between each of the couples (and the mystery of Zakuro's past). This episode didn't have that. Instead, we have a plot that was average at best.

Even so, I still love this show and will probably rate it high. I just can't forget all the episodes before now that I loved so much.

the ep seemed way too short T_T

Also way too much Omodaka pity and sorrow moments....I wish Agemaki would just shut him up!

Wow, not bad. Despite the fact that he tried to reason with him so many times it was one of the few times there was even a slight justification. I have to say Omodaka's side is stronger in terms of against his mother but i am obviously not for him taking it out on Zakuro.

The third party interfering with their conflict, and him all of a sudden running away was a little awkward though...(Very Good 8/10)

There better be a romantic scene between Agemaki and Zakuro next episode. I've been happy with this show so far though.

Not bad, I just hope the ending does the show justice.