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| Death almost sounds like a gift in this show, at least for a particular that Martyr. But damn, this episode had its dark and gruesome moments, not to mention the blood element. It's not fun and games anymore when you see all these entities hoping to get what they want. Just creepy in general. |
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| God damn, I'm always curious about what terrifying situations this anime will throw at us next, and it never fails to deliver. The group led by Keitaro and Yayoi, who are determined to save Eiko, launch a counterattack with the graduate The Imprisoned Demon Sergeant Who Died for his Country. The spectral phenomenon of the sergeant imparts a 'weakening' so severe that one cannot help but pray for death. As Keitaro becomes entangled in the struggle, the outcome of the one-on-one battle between the spirits hangs in the balance. Damn though. This graduate is seriously strong. It'd be kinda amusing if his fighting style just exuded pure battle shounen energy. After all, Yayoi did mention he wasn't as malevolent as practically all her other spirits. Even if the Demon Sergeant isn't an 'evil' spirit, his power is still seriously messed up. What's even worse is that he's affected by it too. This poor guy's life is just tough all around. He managed to survive the war and pass away peacefully, but he can't even move on because of his regrets Another S-Rank down! What will be next? |
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| The OST when the Graduate appeared is sick! His design and ability looks really cool too. I like how there it's connected to the war. Really liked the fight! The Imprisoned Martyr is by far my favorite spirit now. I do feel bad for him though. Didn't expect Anna to be with Eiko this whole time. Wonder what is she gonna do with her now. Loved this episode. And Ai is going to appear again next episode yay! |
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| This episode gone full Pokemon battle. Yayoi throwing the Martyr like a pokeball, Martyr had a special ability that affect the battle field, have a attack that harm the user and raise their attack, Yayoi say the phase after catching it. Sugimoto the Immortal WWII version. |
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| Best episode yet? No second wasted, a very entertaining episode, was as much fun as when the priest was summoned, so good Also the martyr reminds me of Sugimoto from Golden Kamuy kinda |
| Deep dark fantasies |
| Tunnel F was scaring and funny XD |
| The graduate Spirit, Demon sergeant is probably my favourite graduate so far!! He's just so powerful and his power only tortures his prey for a longing death, which is more scarier than death itself!!! I hope we get to see this spirit more often in the upcoming episodes. |
| Yeah, this serial killer ghost having a tunnel of faces he’s stolen is pretty freaky lol, definitely giving Leatherface a run for his money. The chase out of the tunnel was pretty scary too with how the gang no longer had any defenses, but they thankfully got out of there unscathed for the most part. Then came the ghost battle aka Pokémon battle, Yayoi even chucked the stuffed doll like a pokeball lol, but the fight was very cool giving the immortal soldier’s unique way of fighting by causing everything around him to feel the pain he did during the war. And I mentioned it when they first introduced the immortal soldier, but glad to see I’m not the only one that drew the connection to Golden Kamuy lol, this kinda makes me want to see a Golden Kamuy style show set in the WW2 era. The serial killer ghost really tried to overpower the soldier but all of his attempts were futile which lead to his defeat when the soldier went to the final stage of his attack, poor Keitaro got caught in it but it was what lead to the defeat of this tunnel ghost bastard so it was a worthy sacrifice lol, and it was really satisfying to see this ghost defeated giving all the fucked up shit he’s done, Yayoi rightfully tricked his ass too. And when it seemed like everything was over, the ghost of Anna had somehow survived and tried to kill Eiko once again but failed thanks to Yayoi’s quickness, and it didn’t show what Eiko decided to do with Anna once she was captured but I imagine she didn’t send her to Yayoi’s room. And that was a damn nice arc, really liked it, now onto the next horror! |
TheColonel76Oct 15, 2023 4:23 PM
| That's what was missing in the Pokemon anime Ghost battles lol, I'm loving these fights. |
| Scary as ever. The Eiko rescue went by so fast, but it was actually 7 minutes. And the Graduate Battle was really cool. I like the Matyr a lot and hope he will find peace at some point. After helping Yayoi kill the Final Boss! Speaking of Yayoi: She's just the best. I love how she got revenge for all the victims of the Tunnel Ghost. Kinda wish she had ripped of the doll's face there. The most interesting character moving forward is Eiko. The preview says she's traumatized - but is she? Or is she actually enjoying it? And what will she do with Anna, who's even more messed up than Eiko herselfr? I really wanna see where this goes! |
| A ghost hanging a other ghost using a gut. me:  |
Jonas-KOct 15, 2023 7:31 PM
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| Good episode. Although not being a perfect adaptation(pretty close though since it's 99% faithful to the source material) and not on the same level as the manga, the anime is being really nice and definitely better than what many fans initially thought due to how the industry usually don't make a good job with horror themed works. They did well with the battle between the Imprisoned Demon Sergeant Who Died For His Country(that for some reason is called Imprisoned Martyr in the anime... I'll blame Hidive's weak translation) against Bleached Head. Things only get better and better so we're in for a ride for the rest of the second cour. Really hoping that they announce a season 2 at the last episode or after it to surprise us all. |
| Isn't Imprisoned Martyr a little too op? Dude's got immortal body and broken ass abilities. |
| This episode was fking intense, the tunnel adventure was really hardcore. Can't wait for them catch some more OP spirits. |
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| Why did Eiko regain her ability to walk only after Keitaro made all that effort to carry her???? |
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Reply to MadanielFL
Why did Eiko regain her ability to walk only after Keitaro made all that effort to carry her????
| @MadanielFL He carried her because they were in a life and death situation so she would not be able to run due to her injured foot, now walking slowly after the danger ended is a different matter. |
| lmao that axe murderer spirit was GOBSMACKED! Bet he was like who tf is this guy lol. Yayoi waaaay too sinister man! I am like shocked a child could come with different levels of torture techniques, I feel sorry her enemies regardless of if they are spirit or human. |
basskillerOct 15, 2023 9:24 PM
| This episode wasn't much creepy but still the fight was good. |
Undefeated  Bahamut |
| I think that Anna girl should be taken to Yayoi's room. If she has a strong enough will, she'll survive. If not, then too bad. Or on the other hand, purify Anna and send her to a temple. Other than that, she has no place on the team. |
Reply to Hiro_Ayuzawa
Damn, was that Yoshitsugu? Kirito's Voice Actor
| @Hiro_Ayuzawa Yes!!! I couldn't tell last episode (probably because he didn't really talk?), but I definitely heard him this time, and when the credits started, I saw his name next to F Tunnel Ghost. He did a great job, and I'm surprised they got him for a ghost :') Although I guess that just means he will show up in the future to help out, since they also got MikiShin for the Martyr. |
| You absolutely don't mess with Yayoi. She took that insane spirit with her like it was a new Pokémon for her collection. |
| I feel like there needs to be a better explanation of how Yayoi can control the murderous intent of a ghost but only does so on that one. Anna is such a shithead. I sort of empathize with her motive while also despising her mentality of dragging others down. I guess Eiko with her being shook she is having some Stockholm syndrome going. Mr_Fudgee said: Isn't Imprisoned Martyr a little too op? Dude's got immortal body and broken ass abilities. A bit but I assume he can be killed in the third stage. He did say he was weakening himself. So anyone against him has to survive that much and overpower him unless i assume wrong. |
| This was the most 'horror' episode so far I think but for some reason was quite... boring at the same time |
| That fight scene between the 2 graduate level spirit was insane. So satisfying to watch and visually pleasing... |
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Reply to Lanz
This was the most 'horror' episode so far I think but for some reason was quite... boring at the same time
| Weird impression but to each their own. It was pure fun to me. |
CrimsonTomeOct 16, 2023 6:24 AM
| Well, that's ghosts that both Yayoi and Keitaro were not expecting to see, though a game of tag, that's riskier than saving Eiko. Sure, Eiko is finally saved out of the Old Old F Tunnel, but they're not out of danger yet as ghosts come and kill them mercilessly, and even worse, without spare dolls to help take damage. All they can do is to sprint to the opening gate, and as the ghost grabs Yayoi, she is saved by Eiko throwing the used doll to her. Once the ghost is out, Yayoi can finally use her Graduate against it: The Imprisoned Martyr. How Yayoi caught it is that he's trapped within the confines of his past parrying in the war in a grave, and he's the perfect suited ghost to fend against the Old Old F Tunnel's ghost. More of prayer than a curse, the Imprisoned Martyr is not all fallable as its powers are still raging in distance from its weakness in immortality, passed onto other ghosts once the effect has been dealt. The ghost has been quelled, and he'd rather live as a spirit...that Yayoi tricked him into becoming their protector for the future. But Yayoi's not done gathering spirits from the tunnel and sorting them out into good and bad spirits, they're also for good measure. As for Anna, she had to disguise herself in Eiko's spirit after killing her once, and Yayoi at least lets her handle that herself. With that, the S-Rank in F Tunnel, conquered. What fearsome spirits, that this is not even a blimp of what's considered frightening yet. |
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Reply to LuisSV23
Thank goodness death isn't like that, right?, RIGHT?!!!
Lately I feel like the episodes are very good, I hope the anime continues this trend.
Lately I feel like the episodes are very good, I hope the anime continues this trend.
| @LuisSV23 From the moment Ai's plotline is introduced, the series only goes uphill, never downhill. |
Reply to CrimsonTome
Weird impression but to each their own. It was pure fun to me.
| @CrimsonTome Maybe it was just me being sleepy while watching this and not the other way around lol |
| I feel really afraid of Keitaro, first having his throat sliced open now the dehydration. At this rate keitaro might actually die before the anime is finished. |
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| This got even creepier and they had some real close calls. This soldier graduate is opaf. Yayoi continues to impress with her methods of handling spirits lol. |
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| Knowing Eiko she probably will do something so messed up to Anna's spirit that even Yayoi-chan would avert her gaze. |
| Imprisoned Martyr easily top 3 graduates in Yayoi's possession so far. If not, then I need to know immediately what other three graduates top him. |
| Okay finally they're done with the Old F Tunnel. That was a good battle with the graduate spirit soldier. |
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