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Aug 22, 7:44 AM
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That Kyouka guy is very intimidating but seems like a helpful guy to be around with because of his unique abilities.

Glad to see this adaptation made Yomogi look tough, even in this episode. I know the Kyoto thing got a bit out of control but they still got hope with these guys on the frontlines.
Aug 22, 9:04 AM
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Ero Ojisan

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Death by Big Sis Kuina's bloodlust.
Aug 22, 9:13 AM
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There's a 110% increase of fanservice this episode. This would've been good if it featured Yomogi some more.

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Aug 22, 9:15 AM
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"They either wise up or they end up in a Mental Institution." ROFLMAO
Aug 22, 9:20 AM
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I'd never guess there'd be a mass massacre arc even before we get to know the oni school system.
Aug 22, 9:57 AM
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Fun episode. I have no idea why this anime is sitting below a 7
Aug 22, 10:02 AM
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Fun episode. I have no idea why this anime is sitting below a 7
@RyBreadMAL Just filler episode with some fanservice, what could go wrong
Aug 22, 10:18 AM
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It seems we are finally going to see more of the other Shiki's classmates abillities, last episode with the green haired guy, and now with Kuina.

But first, I must say the battle between the Momotarou and the Doctor guy was a bit disappointing, he didn't really do much, and I don't even know how Jin was able to get so ahead of them, since they didn't take much time.
I wonder what that needle with the blue liquid would have done. Kyouya isn't dead, but I'm not sure what they did to him.
However, this did show the power of these 2, and how desperate the situation for the Oni is.

Thankfully, they were able to make most of the Oni that were down there escape, but somehow Mei, the kid, wasn't a priority for them, that's questionable for sure. I'm starting to question the destiny of this child, knowing how Tsubakiri uses Oni children for his experiments...

We also got to see more of Kuina and Rokuro, and they have quite a bit of a personality. Rokuro falls more into the "coward" type that has been more common in anime nowadays, but I must say, I quite liked his dialogue this episode, it was certainly the highlight of the episode. I'm curious to see what's his Blood power, and if he's ending up helping Kuina in the next episode.
Kuina on the other hand has quite an unique power, since she can make enemies give up on fighting, and then use her bloody box gloves to smash enemies, quite interesting, and honestly fitting for her character, since she's portrayed as an overly obsessed over the ones she loves. The dynamic between these 2 must be interesting throughout the show.
However, when I thought the fanservice for this anime would stay only in the assets of the female characters, it seems I was wrong, since they pratically made Kuina fight against that Ugly naked, and with how big her assets are, it just feels weird honestly, and it's off putting. Probably one of the worst things of the show.

Also, for the first time, I felt like this episode was a bit slow, I don't know, but if things continue like this, I feel like this arc is going to take over the rest of this cour, and we're only on episode 7. I'm really glad we are getting 2 cours for this anime (recently confirmed), since it seems if we only got 1 cour, we would probably only wrap this arc and wouldn't do much more than that.
They are insisting a lot in Mei, and I wonder why, is she going to be a relevant character later on, or is it just for the shock factor if something happens to her later?
Either way, this episode did feel a bit slow, and that's not something I tend to complain about. We just didn't get anything much other than Kuina's fight, that wasn't that greatly animated.

Also, why did they just let that first Ugly kill that Oni from the start of the invasion? They just stood there.

Anyways, I'm curious to see how this will develop, because there's no way any of the students can beat Yomogi.

Edit: Just to make it clear, even if the episode felt a bit slow, I'm glad they are taking their time to showcase the characters and explore them better, and being honest, the 2nd part of the episode really went by fast, since the introduction of Kuina and Rokuro was really interesting.
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Aug 22, 11:19 AM
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Kuina is just perfect yandere and , it's just great that there are two cour.
Aug 22, 12:01 PM
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Looks like they're a perfect match to me
Aug 22, 12:51 PM
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The fact that every WOMAN in this anime has big breasts is kind of bugging me, like it’s annoying to see it to me

And I KNOW it’s worse in the manga.
Aug 22, 1:16 PM
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These side characters aren't interesting enough to focus an entire episode on just one of them like that. And if the time they spent on Mei leads to something, then okay, but it's too far away from the event itself. And if there's no buildup to an event involving Mei, then it's just pointless sad story for the sake of trying to make people sad without any real development.

The series has been disappointing in many ways, but still watchable. This episode was pretty boring.
Aug 22, 1:35 PM
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Jul 2017
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this anime just keep gettin weirder but i kinda like it
Aug 22, 2:32 PM
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@RyBreadMAL Just filler episode with some fanservice, what could go wrong
@sensey3 this ep was in the manga
Aug 22, 3:49 PM

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7 episodes in and I still haven’t formed an attachment to any of the characters. I do feel bad for Mei and I hope they can protect her but that’s about it so far.
Aug 22, 3:57 PM
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Dec 2023
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Kiriyama reminds me too much of Zenitsu, there doesn't need to be more Zenitsu's.
Aug 22, 4:33 PM

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Kuina got that overly-protective "wife" side effect, a classic "it should have been me!" episode

The acutal story of the show is pretty bland, so they're better off just making it less serious and more comedic/fanservice at this point.
Aug 22, 8:01 PM
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Mmm it felt a little boring, especially towards the end, like the focus was lost and the pace was so slow...i was expecting more fighting :( i really hope the doctor is ok because he is one of the few characters i like so far sjdfnk also paranoid guy was so funny saved the ep
Aug 22, 8:22 PM
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Was it really necessary for her to have that whole fight in her underwear?








Yes, yes it was.
Aug 22, 11:29 PM
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Wow I'm confused on who's the main character is because they keep showing different characters each episode.
Aug 22, 11:42 PM

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Ep. started with traumatized little girl and ended up with muscle mommy bait.
Aug 22, 11:55 PM

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Man, I need a Kuina in my life lol
Rokuro is a weird character, he's always scared and saying stuff about being sick, I really wonder what kind of power he may have

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Aug 23, 3:05 AM
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is the doctor OK ? starting the ep like this was so good tbh, and then we see the monsters ( ugly ) being CGI like the scene where we see the monster eating someone it should be scary and insane but with the CGI t was so bad tbh

and the girl is used for fanservice fsfs

3 / 5
Aug 23, 3:16 AM
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Holy did this episode cement Kuina as best girl and then some…at this point, she’s become the one saving grace of this painfully average show.
Aug 23, 6:15 AM

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From a the perspective of someone who likes fanservice and yanderes, this was the best episode.

But realistically there was nothing about this episode that was any better or worse than the rest.
Aug 23, 8:54 AM
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Best episode so far
Aug 23, 9:02 AM

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I don't get this anime

The pace, the story, the characters are all over the place.

The first episode was kinda intriguing but after that we go the obligatory "good guy" association with all the classic school, exam and shonen troupes. Fine i guess? not really groundbreaking but let's see what they are cooking.

But it is abruptly interrupted by what seems to be a "end of season final arc" story....at episode 5? we got the top enemies from the start and that's it?
ok weird but let's see where this is going...

nowhere

without proper explanation of the world, the power dynamics, the characters.... the stakes and the investment is incredibly poor
should i care when "random guy #53453 get killed?
should i care even if one of the "students" get killed? we barely know them
why take nobodies to such an life or death mission for the whole organization? are they already that desperate? i guess but they didn't show us

And all that "telle don't show" out of the screen voice in episode 7 was so cheap and annoying.

the gag comedy of the students when all around them their "comrades" are getting killed is silly and annoying. Am i supposed to take them seriously?

this series is a big disappointment
for now the score is about 5 or 6
Aug 23, 11:57 AM

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fanservice went crazy this episode
not complaining tho
Aug 23, 12:55 PM
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Kuina is just perfect yandere and , it's just great that there are two cour.
@ShiroAlex wait this is a two cour season??? Oh snap
Aug 23, 5:39 PM

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@ShiroAlex wait this is a two cour season??? Oh snap
@Mezzy93 Well, the story arcs here are very long, so anything more than one season is basically a good thing.
Aug 23, 8:11 PM
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My chances of dropping this series is increasing by 5% every episode. It's like every character is weak in front of two measle opponents.
Aug 23, 9:52 PM
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This episode left me a little curious, confused, and intrigued.
the pace of it is predictable in the sense that all combats are being set up and prepped for the next episode. but I really am curious as to why they started with a touching intro and ended on comedic releaf that didn't surround the MC.

I enjoyed it, and as always, I'm looking forward to the next episode and some developments within the characters.

hopefully, the doc surprises us.. unless they've done something to him.
Aug 23, 10:05 PM
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@Mezzy93 Well, the story arcs here are very long, so anything more than one season is basically a good thing.
@ShiroAlex sick. I've liked what I've seen so far so I'm totally fine with that.
Aug 23, 10:51 PM
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What am I supposed to think of this show? When his classmate enters, Shiki has his weapon at the ready and everyone is on high alert because they KNOW the enemy has infiltrated. In addition, they have an ability to know enemy locations. Then an enemy walks in and instead of ANYONE attacking, they take the time to mumble about it being nightmare fuel and just watch it destroy someone. Are you under attack or no? Also how did you wait so long to mention the doc is in active combat and injured? It should have been the first or second thing said. Do we really need to discuss that Mei (who is clearly standing next to you) didn't escape?

At least try to write people that act like they are in that situation. they can be freaking out or focused on problem solving, but nonchalant conversation over non-priorities in an emergency just make your characters seem out of touch with the situation or worse, lessens the feeling of danger from the situation for the audience.

Then this creature is literally EATING you comrade in front of you and Shiki is standing with his hand on his hip saying "sonuva" instead of opening fire.
Aug 24, 2:19 AM
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The plot’s ok so far, but I need the characters to be fleshed out a bit more. The enemies are OP, I’m wondering just how the main cast is gonna beat them. I don’t think the animation helps with the pacing tbh. I’ll stick with it tho, the premise is interesting.
Aug 24, 3:31 AM

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And leaving the teacher alive after completely defeating him is beyond stupid
Aug 24, 8:05 AM
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Nice episode, full of twists and turns. I like how every character has a different, weird power. Keeps variety going. Let's wait for the next one!
Aug 24, 8:47 AM
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It’s kinda weird how they draw the female characters bodies I feel like this anime would be better without the fan service
Aug 25, 1:52 AM

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The fact that every WOMAN in this anime has big breasts is kind of bugging me, like it’s annoying to see it to me

And I KNOW it’s worse in the manga.
Mazokyu said:
The fact that every WOMAN in this anime has big breasts is kind of bugging me, like it’s annoying to see it to me

And I KNOW it’s worse in the manga.


Who cares it's probably even better in the manga. ( ͡°👅 ͡°)
Aug 25, 8:22 AM

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The girls in this show got curves godayum
Aug 28, 7:19 PM
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Really weird episode.
Aug 29, 2:32 PM
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Man, why are all the main characters so unlikeable?
Aug 30, 4:00 AM

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The way they let the thing casually stroll in and snack on a dude while watching in bewilderment was one of the most absurd things I've scene in a while.

Sickly dude couldn't gotten paired with someone better.
Aug 30, 8:40 AM

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She just like a mommy to a man XD
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Sep 8, 9:17 AM

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I think... Kuina sweating scene are more sexier in the manga...
I thought Rokuro is going to show his power in this episode, looks like I'm wrong.
Hope the doctor okay.... The next episode is the last manga chapter of Tougen Anki I've red before I'm On hold it.

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