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| Jesus Christ, an assassination? It's kinda crazy that lives are in danger and a candidate for queen's position is still up for grabs. One of the better episodes imo. It kept an eerie momentum and uncertainty. Seems everyone could be a potential target. |
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| Now that is quite the twist... There was a hint of it in some promo videos prior to the shows airing, still quite a surprise. Yukiya's disappointment at the end was painful to watch though. This episode kept me on edge, well done. Too bad that the animation quality took a dip here in the action scenes. |
shiroi-ookamiJun 8, 9:57 AM
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| An episode filled with plot twists, a rise in intensity with the assassination attempts, betrayals and Yukiya trying to escape and find a way to save the prince amidst all the chaos and even the ending with learning about the alliance between Nazukihiko and Natsuka given all the aggressive teasing the anime's done with a betrayal and a split happening at some point. Animation wasn't at its best but this was still quite the episode to say the least, and a much needed one to build more hype and intrigue towards the second half of this show. Interested to learn more about what will happen with Yukiya given how they knew about who he really was and that he was used for his connections with the North House more than what 'he' offered but still got plenty of time to see how Yukiya's character continues to evolve. Shame since he really busted his ass this episode in very extreme circumstances and being kind of left in the dust when it comes to truths and alliances at the time. Atsufusa did a hell of a job with the acting since even though his niceness could have been suspicious, he did his role well since the betrayal really caught me off guard but ultimately, all of his efforts went to naught there. |
| Astufusa HOLY SHIT WHAT A TWIST this show is COOKING. I was like one episode away from saying they need to just stick to the Sakura palace stuff because the male side of things was getting kinda meh, but this was exactly what they needed! Astufusa playing 4D chess with the death ruse, the poison, trying to kill the prince etc.. just speechless. One of the best planned assassination attempts/betrayals I’ve seen. Yukiya’s quick thinking saved the day. My boy has grown tremendously in these first 10 eps. But the twists ain’t done! WTF THE OLDER BROTHER IS A GOOD GUY??? This one really threw me for a loop because man I was sure he was a classically evil jealous brother. But they’re giving him the Itachi treatment, I like it. Collecting all the prince’s enemies in one spot to take them out in one fell swoop. Sucks that things ended on a sour note with Yukiya.. he’s still really insecure understandably about his heritage and with the prince knowing about his true origin he thinks they just want him for political gain.. hopefully it gets cleared up next episode. You bring a lot to the table Yukiya |
Marinate1016Jun 8, 1:00 PM
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| Amazing rise in the dramatic shifts in this episode. Awesome! |
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| There was one thing that's been bothering me in the back of my mind, and that's the fact that Yukiya was recommended to the Prince's attendant position by none other than Natsuka. I've been vaguely wondering what his game was back then. It looked like a spur of the moment decision, where Natsuka was so amused by this quick-witted, headstrong country bumpkin that he decided to send him off to his brother to mess with him and/or insult him. Now we know Natsuka was specifically aiming for Yukiya, in order to help his brother. I should've known that there are no real coincidences in this show... Yukiya figuring that out by himself was a little far-fetched, however. "Wakamiya knowing which temple Yukiya will be sent off to" is such a minor detail to think back on, especially when he's in a life-or-death situation and running out of time. It might've been more believable if we saw Yukiya's line of thinking go from "why is this happening, why am I even here" to "who exactly sent me to the Prince," and then arriving on Natsuka. The show still goes back to that moment between Yukiya and Natsuka, though, so I guess it still works in the end. Alternatively, Yukiya could've thought back to his relationship with his own older brother and just decided to gamble on familial ties. I admit that that would've been extremely naive. But I think Yukiya already learned that Natsuka himself doesn't really give orders, and I think Wakamiya never expressed hatred or concern towards Natsuka himself, so it might not have been a completely blind bet. But overall, excellent twist. I can't think of anything I've seen in the past that contradicts this secret alliance. |
| The twists and turns were pretty nice for what they were, at least. That being said, it still doesn’t have me significantly more interested in all this inner political conflict. Kinda convenient a setup having Yukiya being intentionally put in the dark about the more important intel. Like yea ofc he’s of important lineage all this time and he thinks he’s only being used for such. Not that I blame him for thinking that and feeling disappointed in Wakamiya and the rest of the associates, in fairness. Then again, this script feels far too familiar and recycled to make me compelled about any of the characters’ motivations especially when said characters still fail to spark any personal investment in them. Next episode PV: “Whom does the excuse of loyalty serve?” Hmm I wonder what the million dollar answer to that is… |
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| What a banger of an episode. The direction in the beginning read like a horror movie. So much atmosphere with the sharp cuts and the dark rain. Can’t wait to see where the story heads now. |
| Had a feeling that Natsuka is not a villain in this story and I'm glad that my hunch was right. Kinda didn't expect Atsufusa to be a traitor though; I thought it was Rokon actually, but seeing him save the prince at the last minute made all my annoyance towards him from the previous episodes melt away. Yukiya is too smart to figure out the allies; he's really deserving to be the prince's aide now and in the future. Next is that we'll be seeing more of him and his past, so I'm really looking forward to it! 🖤 |
| quite the misdirection of a plot twist in this episode. really thought atsufusa was going to die at the beginning there. a real shame now, knowing he's a traitorous villain. |
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| Damn... the art is good, the music is epic, the story is interesting, and the characters are actually relevant... best anime of spring 2024 for sure |
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| With all of the distortions of the Cherry Blossom Palace, everything comes to a head. Atsufusa trying his very best to convince Natsuka to reconsider, only to be met by Rokon and almost slashed to death, thankfully he's still alive, with the word intact to Wakamiya at the Watchful Moon. Even worse, both Wakamiya and Sumio falling into the trap of Karon incense laid out by Atsufusa, as well as the staff of the inn, leaving Yukiya intact to find an escape route only used for court ravens. Finding allies, or running to save his life, that's his only train of thought to know who's friend or foe, that thankfully his advises with Wakamiya, gives him a chance to find someone he knows. Atsufusa's plot colliding with the Yamauchi Guard to assassinate Wakamiya fails as he gains an unexpected ally: Rokon, thanks to Yukiya in desperation at the Clear Mirror Temple. In actuality, Natsuka is actually a good brother, having Wakamiya protect him all this time. Natsuka being a true Kin'u for the failings of the Royal Kingdom's family woes, and the fact that the brothers had an alliance, Yukiya had a hand since he did not want to train at the Unbending Reed Monastery. Atsufusa's complete betrayal, and Yukiya being the grandson of the North, the latter impresses me more, but if he's only used for political gain, then his life is such a waste. |
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| Lol, that was unexpected and quite original. An enemy is really a friend, and a friend is really an enemy. I don't deny that this may have been hinted at before and I was just damb and didn't notice it, but I've been missing a show about intrigues that knows how to surprise for a long time. |
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| Atsufusa actually being the bad guy caught me offguard given how nice he was acting that he didn't even come as suspicious. Well done. So Natsuka is supportive of Wakamiya after all, I initially thought that was the case and I'm really glad it is. Brothers should be brothers and not after one another's life. Also always thought it'd be a shame to have someone of Rokon's calibar to be on the enemy side. This episode made me really happy. Wonder if the empress knows about Natsuka. Cause she said that he hides his true feelings even from his family making him a true southern. Also got to know who the northern lord's second daughter was, Yukiya's mother. I hope Wakamiya will reassure Yukiya. |
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 This moment spoiled the episode for me and is a huge disappointment. I really didn't expected and thought possible that an anime of such quality would resort to something so dumb and forced. |
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