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Feb 17, 2024 7:58 AM
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After their brief break, it looks like Rin and the others finally took their fight against the Illuminati. Gotta love how hyped they made me this episode with the original soundtrack. Rin and Bon make a good team imo even if they don't realize it.

Izumo tried to make an escape but the odds were against her.

It's also fucking creepy how mad the experiments went. Michael continues to also prove how much of a creep he is. Not going to lie, I think this episode was very tense mostly because of the storytelling revolving Izumo and Rin's squad trying to save her.
Feb 17, 2024 7:58 AM
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I Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!!
Feb 17, 2024 8:21 AM
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It's been a minute since we've seen Rin in his full devil form, complete with the ears and all.

Behind the surface of the Inari Tourism and Urbanization Project lies a hidden agenda by the Illuminati, gradually undermining the area. Upon learning about Izumo's past from Mike, Rin and the others make their way to Peace Town Inari, believing it to be the entrance to the Illuminati's underground lab. Meanwhile, at the lab, Izumo is escorted to a room where Michael Gedoin awaits for a thorough medical examination. Izumo creates a commotion, summoning Uke and Mike in an attempt to escape. As she flees the underground lab, Shima blocks her path.

Just realized why Rin didn't like Shiemi's sandwiches—it's because of those demon-repelling herbs. And that entrance of his, walking in with Kuro like it's no big deal—total badass move, even if it was with Kuro. Lmao. As for Shima, I'm starting to think he's just playing a role. I mean, did he really off Uke and Mike? It's kind of heartbreaking if he did... but if not, then Shima's got some serious nerve. Where was all this bravery when they were up against the Impure King? Anyway, Rin better gear up because those zombies are freaky, especially if they can't be taken down with a simple headshot.

And in this eerie darkness, something's definitely closing in on Rin.
Feb 17, 2024 9:19 AM
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pro-gedouin sympathizers on unalive watch.
Feb 17, 2024 10:19 AM
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Izumo being strong while the others try their best to rescue her. She isn't some damsel in distress but she needs helps to escape
Feb 17, 2024 11:00 AM
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Either Renzo is naive or he trusts that the others will save Izumo. Ain't no way that ugly bastard is going to let her out of there alive.

Thought they'd have a way to seal her powers but what a shame for uke and mike to go out like that. Things won't be the same between Izumo and Shinzo after this for sure.

At first I was thinking at 12:50 this is exactly why you have to double tap when killing a zombie but the darn thing got back up.

On another note, not this mall having a jingle. Giving me Junes flashbacks XD.
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Notice: I read most manga in Japanese now so I'm not sure where you can read in English. Sorry in advance.
Feb 17, 2024 11:11 AM
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As a manga reader, I immensely enjoyed this episode. Whatever people say, I still believe this is a decent adaptation considering the smaller budget and lesser-known studio. So many things happened in this ep, Shima and Izumo's fight was done very well, and let me just add the zombies looked super creepy. From ep 4 this season really found its footing, I cannot wait for next week!
Feb 17, 2024 11:12 AM
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Izumo’s escape attempt all by herself was going to be futile, but dang girl, that was a solid effort and I wholly respect her for not waiting for rescue and not hesitating to try and rescue herself. I really hope they manage to get her to safety next episode, watching Shima kill (exorcise?) Uke and Mike was cruel to watch.
All of those people are Gedoin’s experiments? I knew he was sick but that is REALLY twisted.
Overall, I just feel increasingly worse for Izumo, this whole situation isn’t her fault at all.
The grass sandwiches actually contributing to the plot was a fun twist though 😂
Feb 17, 2024 11:48 AM
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The Illuminati's shopping mall even has its own theme song which sound exactly like Don Quijote.

I love Rin's commitment to avoid killing human at all cost. Even if in the end he fail, at least he tries his hardest to be true to his ideology.
Feb 17, 2024 3:12 PM
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So, I have to start by saying that this part of the arc is one of the ones I'm most looking forward to in the anime. This was particularly the case with the zombie-infested shopping mall. Despite some reservations about the visual quality here and there, I have to say that the overall atmosphere was a real success.

Let's start by thanking Sawano and KOHTA for delivering such a rich, high-quality ost, which has nothing to be ashamed of when compared with other great works of the anime landscape. As for the animation, despite a few moments a little off, I have to say that the visuals are really good, especially the zombies and the scenery, as well as showing us Gedoin's filthy carcass.

As for the story, a few things were taken away, but nothing too major. On the other hand, things are going to speed up from now on, especially regarding Yukio, who will be the focal point of the future plot.

On the other hand, I'm really pleased to see that a certain craze around this masterpiece is emerging, despite the fact that it's not as well-rated as other very average anime. This 3rd season deserves a much higher rating, in view of the audio, visual, and script quality.

Finally, I'd like to reassure some of you that things aren't as lost as you think, regarding Renzo and the fox brothers.
Feb 17, 2024 5:16 PM

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It was a good episode

The traitor is proud of his actions…
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Feb 17, 2024 5:22 PM

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The story getting more interesting for me and Shima you're getting annoying
Feb 17, 2024 6:10 PM

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cgi zombie alert :O

but fr I'm starting to like Shima now, all he needed was to be a 'bad' guy muahaha
Feb 17, 2024 6:32 PM
Ceasefire NOW

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Izumo’s escape scene was cool, but sad to watch.

It’s terrible to see all those people , now zombies, be a product of Gedouin’s horrifying experiments. :( Rin is going to have to make some hard choices.

Lol at Kuro trying to eat the display food.
Feb 17, 2024 7:30 PM
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Looking forward to the next episode
Feb 17, 2024 7:54 PM

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The only thing that would save this show is if Shima is not redeemed.
Feb 17, 2024 9:16 PM
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The flower in the ED had more frames combined than this whole episode
Feb 17, 2024 9:18 PM
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Elj842 said:
As a manga reader, I immensely enjoyed this episode. Whatever people say, I still believe this is a decent adaptation considering the smaller budget and lesser-known studio. So many things happened in this ep, Shima and Izumo's fight was done very well, and let me just add the zombies looked super creepy. From ep 4 this season really found its footing, I cannot wait for next week!

VOLN's shows has never looked this bad, at least this early lmao
Feb 17, 2024 9:27 PM

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THIS IS SO GOOD, SO RAW, WHAT THE FUCK

AMAZING
Sorry if my english is bad (っ˘▽˘)っ~~~
Btw, cry about it.

Feb 18, 2024 3:01 AM

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RIP Mike & Uke.
Surely they don't forgive Shima after all this??
Feb 18, 2024 3:43 AM

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Wow, this might be the most interesting anime this season, plot wise. Things are getting so grim dark I'm worried for all the exorcists. Poor Mike and Uke.


























Feb 18, 2024 7:05 AM
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i hate manga readers
Feb 18, 2024 7:50 AM
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Poor Izumo really, Shima even killed her two foxes... I REALLY need to see a revenge against him :(
Feb 18, 2024 8:20 AM
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poor little doggies At least our boi won't have to kill humans just lucifer
Feb 18, 2024 9:45 AM

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i really loved this series so much..
Feb 18, 2024 3:44 PM
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It was kinda dissapointing seeing the zombies animated with cgi but it made it way creepier too, so I can't really complain, plus the anime studio that is making these it's probably going to bankrupcy after this anime since no one knows it even got a third season and it won't sell well, I guess we'll have to wait 7 more years for the next season
As for the episode, I read the manga as a kid and this anime adaptation gave it a whole different aura, way creepier when you see it animated, they made Renzo's character way more threatening than it already was, so good job :)
Feb 19, 2024 4:39 AM
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Righto, build up some tense before serious fighting begins!
Feb 19, 2024 7:41 AM

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Welp, is this maybe too hard for me? The previous adaptation was nothing like that in terms of despair or extremely despicable characters.

Illuminati is worse than Satan, Zombies, a trapdoor with included seperation mechanism, what are these guys doing all the time?
Lol at Mephisto not doing his job again, but it's ok he is that kind of character you would forgive.

Well when did the foxes ever help Izumo? Mike & Uke are useless and bullied her everytime she needed something.

This better and well for everyone except Shima XD and Dr. Creep.
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Feb 19, 2024 7:42 AM
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The attack on the Illuminati headquarters begins.

•With each episode that passes, I become more disgusted and angry at Renzo. 🤬
Feb 19, 2024 11:30 AM

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I can't wait until someone either smashes Shima's face in or, better yet, kills him for his betrayal and what he has become. I look forward to it quite possibly even more than I'm looking forward to Gedoin's eventual demise.

Hopefully both get it as gruesome as possible.
Feb 19, 2024 2:27 PM
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Ryuji ass shot 15:47
Feb 20, 2024 2:20 PM

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This really gotta be bottom of the barrel production/animation quality. I'm genuinely shocked at how poorly the action scenes are storyboarded/directed/animated, despite how little action this season has seen so far. It feels as if there isn't any creativity behind them and rather than actually wanting to animate this they just did it because the publisher pushed it on them.

This is a trend and i notice this generally happens with most sequels that come back after a period of hiatus. If this is how we're gonna get Blue Exorcist, then I'd rather not have any more Blue Exorcist.
Feb 21, 2024 4:00 AM

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RIP Uke, Mike. We're entering Resident Evil territory now, I love when low fantasy settings make use of all kinds of supernatural beings. I lol'd hard when Takara Nemu was chill despite the surprise attack and slid down the tube with proper form. And the OST is 👌👌 as always.
Feb 24, 2024 4:18 AM
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RIP Uke, Mike…and damn you Shima! 😡

The Illuminati and that twisted doctor are sick for testing on humans. Now that everyone is separated, I wonder what lies ahead.

P.S.Mephisto is so useless.
Feb 24, 2024 5:10 AM
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Bad way!!!
Lucifer wake up and seems a great "men"!
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Feb 25, 2024 5:37 AM

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The absolute despair Izumo felt, damn. I still think Shima has some other motive but we'll see. So Shiemi's sandwich had repel effect. These guys from illuminati need to suffer for what they did.
Feb 26, 2024 3:05 AM
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In the heart of the beast, and the group is separated. I think we'll get to see each of their strong points next episode as they try to find each other. More action. More fun.
Mar 2, 2024 12:53 AM

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lets put our uniforms on and enter like a tornado!
i believe shima is dying inside after taking out fox spoirits.
Mar 4, 2024 1:28 PM
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hard to watch, damn, so frustrating
Mar 26, 2024 7:37 PM
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Why rin hesitate now ? Those zombie can't be helped again, stop became like Sissy when you surely needed it's pretty annoying to see
Apr 24, 2024 1:18 PM

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We really are going to deal with the morality of killing humans this time round
May 1, 2024 1:25 PM
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Izumo's backstory is really tragic. I can't see myself forgiving Shima after this even if they attempt a redemption arc on him.

I must've caught up to this part in the manga back when I was reading it a couple years ago. Those CGI zombies moved awful although they looked good standing still. Maybe they should've dimmed the lighting a tad bit.
May 4, 2024 2:04 AM

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Not the CGI zombies lol.
Lucifer is finally awake.
This is getting more interesting.
May 12, 2024 12:46 PM

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Shoestring production quality. Like they are not even trying lol.

Though for what it's worth, the situation has gotten worse, for both Izumo and Rin's party. And little by little, I'm kind of finding Shima really insufferable. At this point, whatever clichéd reasonings they would throw for his actions, that is going to amount to nothing.
Jun 1, 2024 4:10 AM

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Slow episode, not feeling this arc at all so far.
Nov 26, 2024 8:46 AM

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ep did look pretty low quality in moments.

and sucks that shima killed those little inari, and gives me the impression it might still try and redeem him later which will be annoying after that, that or totally back track that those inari are really gone.

Izumo is being ridiculous too with her whole mentality, like she learnt the entirely wrong lessons from her ordeal. Being stubbornly un-trusting is one thing, but thinking she can escape on her own and have the capacity to fight shima alone just ended up making the inari have to sacrifice themselves for her. It's not really even about "trust" at that point, she's just being irrational making stupid mistakes/choices.
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Dec 14, 2024 7:10 PM

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Yukio: Go easy on them, they're human. Immediately shoots them with a gun LMAO

Also damn those guards are useless.

How tf did Shima get in front of Izumo lol

The animation on those zombies is rough man...

Shima is 100% dying right? Even if he decides to leave the Illuminati behind, how? "Oh yeah I killed your two familiars who were essentially brothers for you... Sorry about that" I think Shima's either going to die, or he's just going to escape with the Illuminati somehow by the end of this.
Dec 17, 2024 7:42 PM

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The CGI zombies made the scene funnier with how Yukio tried to get rid of them xD
Jan 5, 1:38 PM

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Damn Shima went all out this episode.. As for Gedouin, ugh I hate this guy ;P cant wait for justice hammer to come upon him or something -_-

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