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Dec 13, 2022 10:34 AM
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Crazy episode, it is from this kind of episode that we understand how stratospheric the adaptation is. There are a lot of studios capable of animating frantic battles in the best possible way but honestly I had never found such a direction in an anime. It seems to have the Vince Gilligan of anime directing
Dec 13, 2022 10:34 AM

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Amazing episode but..... lmaooooo





Was moving like he had a big dick
Dec 13, 2022 10:34 AM

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4/5

Mads Mikaelsen finally takes centre stage with his unorthodox training session prompting Denji & Power to utilise their one brain cell resulting in some hilarious antics but the focal point of the episode was definitely Aki & his grievance and motivation going forward

This episode was again, a beautiful masterclass in cinematography. The sound designs was and has been been magnificent throughout. Aki's grievance scene was perfectly executed with its haunting, screeching soundtrack. My favorite part of the whole episode was however, Denji's self-examination of his emotional well-being and people surrounding him. Little monologues like those from Denji are some of my favorite moments from the manga. Loved the parallel of Aki & Denji but now role reversed. Loved the apple themes this episodes too

Our duo are paired up with a veteran of devil hunters to supposedly, groom their fighting skills and the training regime looks more or less, unorthodox. They do come up with ideas to get to him but obviously with no avail. Operation super-smart was smart but don't underestimate Chad Mads

Aki is to make a riskier contract, which he accepts whole-heartedly. He is still in the avenger path and the list keeps growing but can't fault him. Him realising Himeno's true intentions came a little late to him but atleast he can still GO ON

Penultimate episode next week. The ED was very unique and even too much foreshadowing but I dig it. This was a fine, slow, character growth episode... we won't get those in the future so I guess, we'd have to cherish what we have now!!!
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Dec 13, 2022 10:37 AM

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Apr 2021
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Tatsuya Yoshihara, the fucking legend.
what an awesome episode, it has been a while since an episode didn't feel like 24 minutes for me. It was over so quick goddamn it.
That ED was the best so far imo, really great vibes from it and the scenes kind of being a recap of what happened so far, setting the stage for the final fight perhaps.
Probably the second/third best episodes
Dec 13, 2022 10:39 AM

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Nov 2020
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Did they try to make an emotional scene with those letters, well they failed miserably.
Dec 13, 2022 10:41 AM

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Jul 2022
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goated episode as always
the only thing that weirded me is Aki's walking animation but other than that it's great
Dec 13, 2022 10:58 AM

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Jun 2019
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Fantastic as usual.
Dec 13, 2022 10:59 AM

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With not much time left. And things getting to a close now. Hayakawa is going to go make another sacrifice. Power and Denji going to get the training they need. Yeah. I guess meeting the Gun Devil is not too far away. Anyways. I hope they get the edge they need especially for Hayakawa. The guy has the boy 2 years left to live. It sucks to see that. But no choice.
Dec 13, 2022 11:00 AM
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Apr 2021
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There's not enough heart, neither in the manga, nor the anime. It's just a sad excuse of artistic artwork.
Dec 13, 2022 11:00 AM

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Feb 2014
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Slow af episode. It seems to try to be atmospheric, but it just ends up being much more boring than the manga.
Music during """action""" scenes sucked.
Also don't like the mentor + training arc stuff, it was one of my least favorite parts in the manga and it sucks even more here. It's not like it matters at all for the rest of the show.
Dec 13, 2022 11:06 AM
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Mar 2015
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Their intellect will never match his
Dec 13, 2022 11:06 AM
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Dec 2022
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prea smecher gen d
Dec 13, 2022 11:09 AM
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May 2019
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That Aki walk was hilarious
Dec 13, 2022 11:22 AM
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Aug 2022
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Really abrupt start with Aki in the hospital and without any explanation of the last two episodes but overall a good slow-paced episode
Dec 13, 2022 11:33 AM
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May 2021
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Wow this world is so depressing.
I would not want to live in the chainsaw man world. Power and Denji getting the worst training ever and Makima doesn't even care as always..
“Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Dec 13, 2022 11:38 AM
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Apr 2022
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AYOOOOOOOOOOOOO ???
Dec 13, 2022 11:38 AM
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May 2019
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Decent episode, not much going on but beginning of the funny duo Power & Denji's training from the #1 bada$$ devil hunter Kishibe (voiced from one of the greats Kenjirou Tsuda).

Hayakawa grieving over his partner's death, since he seems to be the only one with any amount of humanity within himself. Though might only have 2 years left to live. Then taken to try and make a new contract with a "future" devil, if he succeeds, it'll be a heavy tax!!

Denji wondering why he doesn't feel anything for those that died, especially his first (woman) friend and first (barf) kiss Himeno. The woman he almost lost his virginity with, but felt NOTHING, no (human) emotional attachment at all, while Hayakawa did. So left questioning what's wrong with him and if becoming a humanoid devil and losing his heart affected him negatively.

Makima probably busy dealing with the aftermath of 75% of her division members being exterminated aka genocide.
Dec 13, 2022 11:59 AM

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RIP to all the members who died in the fatal war. Aki lost the closest member to him, which is incredibly sad to see. Himeno was a real soldier until the end, trying to save Aki.

Looks like Denji & Power will now be trained by Kishibe because Makima is having her own things to deal with. Kishibe isn't playing around, man literally is killing them and bringing them back to life, can't even express it in words.

Well either way, nice ep.

Dec 13, 2022 12:03 PM

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Sep 2022
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damn, my man is gonna lose sense of taste and smell? sounds like i've seen that before.
Dec 13, 2022 12:06 PM

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Nov 2021
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Is it just me, or was that the best looking episode? I felt like the animation and characters were especially consistent and fluid, and the lighting/compositing was all very solid. 10/10
Dec 13, 2022 12:07 PM
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Nov 2022
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power is smarter than Einstein
Dec 13, 2022 12:16 PM

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amazing episode. beside animation, top notch as always, but the thing to point out is how direction and sound design is improving so much with each new episode instead of going stale or worsen like most other shows, kishibe fights were the cleaneast and clearest of the series so far, while the sound really pushing the more atmospheric scenes to limits of possibility.

Hope it keeps up with this trend, if so (while makimg me more hopeful for S2 to fix some roughness in this S1 adaptation) this could be my AOTY winner for sure by the end
Dec 13, 2022 12:16 PM
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I'm definitely surprised by Denji and Power using their brains together to make a quite clever plan, even though it didn't success obviously
Dec 13, 2022 12:17 PM
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Dec 2019
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very nice and good
Dec 13, 2022 12:20 PM

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Kishibe is properly introduced in the present timeline and he doesn't fuck around, his training of Power and Denji is serious shit.

Poor Aki, man, it was a heavy episode for him. Looking forward to his meeting with the Future Devil next episode.
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Dec 13, 2022 12:23 PM
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Dec 2020
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Loved Kishibe's appearance. What a menacing old man.
Dec 13, 2022 12:32 PM

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Power in glasses was hawt asf, love seeing those two meatheads trainging and failing haha

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But my feels.
Dec 13, 2022 12:35 PM
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Apr 2021
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New character but i need some action
Dec 13, 2022 12:38 PM
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Oct 2015
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great anime, you need c what's coming at you
Dec 13, 2022 12:43 PM
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Jun 2021
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AKI MY POOR BOYYYYY..... denji and powy ultimate menaces' in this episode lol
Dec 13, 2022 1:05 PM

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Feb 2018
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Looks like the brutal training has begun!
Also, wondering how this future devil is going to look fully animated.
Dec 13, 2022 1:20 PM
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Sep 2015
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We got a tease of the future devil, but we have to keep waiting until later for the full reveal, because as we all know... future is best!
Dec 13, 2022 1:29 PM
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May 2016
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Giga brain power and Ultra brain Denis
Dec 13, 2022 1:50 PM
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Feb 2017
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Another great ep. Damn dude that old devil hunter training Denji and Power is so strong!!
Dec 13, 2022 1:53 PM
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Jul 2021
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At last, "Dad" enter the show !!
Dec 13, 2022 2:06 PM

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Jul 2022
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pretty chill episode
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Dec 13, 2022 2:11 PM

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Dec 2012
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Those glasses wearing by Denji and Power to boost their intellect stats is not enough lol

Dec 13, 2022 2:17 PM

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Aug 2020
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Calm episode, but nice character and plot development with a great soundtrack and cliffhanger for next week!
Dec 13, 2022 2:19 PM
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Mar 2020
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awesomeawesomeawesome
Dec 13, 2022 2:27 PM
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seems like the only one who actually cares Himeno's death is Aki. damn that old guy sure knows how to f someone up, poor power and denji cant get a break it seems.
Dec 13, 2022 2:30 PM
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Jan 2021
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Smart power is love <3
Dec 13, 2022 2:35 PM
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Feb 2022
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masterpiece love it
Dec 13, 2022 2:43 PM

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Apr 2020
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I guess you could say... Kishibe slayed

On another note Denji and Power's intellect is very intellectual
Dec 13, 2022 2:45 PM
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Sep 2018
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Captures Aki's emotions so well this episode. Really wanted to meet future devil but that will have to wait until next time. Also Kishibe was handled perfectly!
Dec 13, 2022 2:54 PM
scientia exitus

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Aki has two years left to live... what else does he have left to offer


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whiskey tango foxtrot

Dec 13, 2022 3:04 PM
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Dec 2021
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great episode!!! Poincare!!!
Dec 13, 2022 3:05 PM

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Sep 2017
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Man this show is directed to well. They excel at the quiet moments. This was a really great episode. Rip Fox devil doesn't want to work with Aki anymore lol. Maybe he just needs to visit it and say sorry? Well the future devil sounds pretty op so that should be handy. Somehow I don't think half of a 2 year lifespan is gonna be enough to make a contract but I guess we'll see. Also F in the chat for Denji and Power getting slapped around by badass jiji.
Dec 13, 2022 3:06 PM
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Jul 2022
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Why is the training part better then the main fights? This looked much better than the Katana fights
Dec 13, 2022 3:11 PM

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Kishibe is a great master-type character, he really reflects the apathy of Denji and Power very well lol
I thought they had a pretty good plan with the bottles of blood but it still wasn't good enough
The ending visuals were really cool this week, I like the combination of real footage with animation
Sad that there's only two episodes left!
Dec 13, 2022 3:12 PM
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Getting more interesting
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