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Aug 5, 2017 8:52 AM
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Idk why but I find the talk between the cats to be rather amusing.

I'm fine with the lack of action this episode tbh. Everyone is recovering from their recent battles so it was inevitable. It's more like building up for more events towards the upcoming episodes.
Aug 5, 2017 8:59 AM
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Everyone is safe, It reminds me of Hanamaru my eyes.. these swords especially awataguchi.
Wow Hasebe is with Shokudaikiri😭😣
They are complete in honmaru and im crying still Kuri-chan is lonely no planned to speak. Didnt see Kashuu and manba in katsugeki style too handsome😥 Kogi is cute

to think that katsugeki will SURPRISED us and get back into slice of life again.

Didnt expect that I will saw a shine again in touken ranbu. this episode is blessed.

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Aug 5, 2017 10:53 AM
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Tonbokiri is alive. That's all I wanted to learn.

They've dispatch the First Unit. Things should get more serious now.

Aug 5, 2017 11:08 AM
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YAY Kogitsunemaru had some spotlight (albeit minor and short). MIKAZUKI~~~~ YAY!

And thank goodness for Tonbokiri.

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Aug 5, 2017 11:20 AM
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Tonbokiri is awake and alive. That's good. Kane-san is having some trouble. Got to meet the First Unit. They got dispatched for their mission. Looking forward to see how they do.
Aug 5, 2017 11:22 AM
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In the citadel there are a lot of kawaii kitsune and they all love tofu.

Glad that Tonbokiri is fine.
Aug 5, 2017 11:32 AM
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All I can say is "BLESS THIS EP, ALL TOUKEN DANSHI MAKE APPEARANCE" ;^; Tonbo are safe good, OMG yamanbagiri as captain can't wait next ep!!!!!
Aug 5, 2017 11:49 AM
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livexevil said:
All I can say is "BLESS THIS EP, ALL TOUKEN DANSHI MAKE APPEARANCE" ;^; Tonbo are safe good, OMG yamanbagiri as captain can't wait next ep!!!!!


That's not all the Touken Danshi. Actually its a very small handful.
Aug 5, 2017 11:51 AM
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MikazukiRanbu said:
livexevil said:
All I can say is "BLESS THIS EP, ALL TOUKEN DANSHI MAKE APPEARANCE" ;^; Tonbo are safe good, OMG yamanbagiri as captain can't wait next ep!!!!!


That's not all the Touken Danshi. Actually its a very small handful.
ik lol, I mean all my fav touken danshi are make an appearance xD(most of my fav are in this ep even tho just for a blink of eyes)
Aug 5, 2017 11:57 AM

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VERY good episode despite not being action based. MIKAZUKI WAS SO GOOD IN EVERY SCENE. And I love the " relationship " he has with Izuminokami. They have a nice dynamic. I KNEW TONBOKIRI WASNT DEAD. It was so obvious especially since he didn't fall apart lol just a play up on the viewers emotions for dramatic tension. Standard ufotable. I'm disappointed that they didn't heal him the game way with the uchiko(I think its called ) ball but instead did it in a generic fantasy magic anime way. Ufotable continues to take liberties but I guess its faster this way.

UNIT 1 TIME TO SHINE! I called Yamanbagiri being the leader before it was even announced. It was so obvious after saniwa said he was choosing someone else. Haha, its like stageplay all over again with Leader Yamanbagiri and Mikazuki following close by. I'm gonna assume Mikazuki and Yamanbagiri are going to be the main characters of the First unit arc and I'm 100% okay with this.

I love that it seems like Saniwa and Mikazuki have a good relationship... That's so nice. ALSO KOGI NOT BEING A VOICELESS CAMEO LIKE THE OTHER CAMEO TOUKEN DANSHI IN THIS ANIME WAS UNEXPECTED BUT NICE. HIS VOICE IS SO GOOD AND SO WAS HIS KATSUGEKI DESIGN. its ashame he very likely won't be an important character. But seeing him bond with Mikazuki was very nice. I hope they change the OP and ED to fit unit 1 now. ( most likely just going to change the ED but hopefully they do both. ) yeah all in all this episode was good and I cant wait to see unit 1 in action.
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Aug 5, 2017 12:07 PM

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This was a decent episode, definitely a transition into next week.

I'm glad that Tonbokiri is okay, and I'm interested to see the members of the first squad in action.
Aug 5, 2017 1:26 PM

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Nice that everyone is safe.

Calm episode with the introduction of the first unit, seems it could get better from here, well more like I hope so :D

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Aug 5, 2017 1:57 PM

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Dem Kane-san 11/10
Aug 5, 2017 3:12 PM

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A break from the action this week which is fine as we get to see more characters and see into the mindset of Kane better. I'm just glad Tonbokiri pulled through! Also I can't wait to see what the first unit can do in action next episode!!!
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Aug 5, 2017 3:51 PM

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When can i see second unit in action again...???
Aug 5, 2017 6:35 PM
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hiromatsu said:
Everyone is safe, It reminds me of Hanamaru my eyes.. these swords especially awataguchi.
Wow Hasebe is with Shokudaikiri😭😣
They are complete in honmaru and im crying still Kuri-chan is lonely no planned to speak. Didnt see Kashuu and manba in katsugeki style too handsome😥 Kogi is cute

to think that katsugeki will SURPRISED us and get back into slice of life again.

Didnt expect that I will saw a shine again in touken ranbu. this episode is blessed.

HIZAMARU, ANIJAA AND MITSUYO DESIGN
That transition to Slice of life youre talkin about would be nice, but expect a drop in ratings (Ufotable is known for it's action-pack animes, so that would be a defeat in their objective)
Aug 5, 2017 7:02 PM

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SO MUCH CHEST IN THIS EPISODE WOW THAT KANE-SAN BOD

Good to see some other Touken get even at least a bit of screen time too! UFOTABLE STYLE LOOKING SO GOOD. Excited to see Unit 1 in action!
Aug 5, 2017 7:24 PM

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Stark700 said:

Idk why but I find the talk between the cats to be rather amusing.

They are foxes, aren't they?... with their looks and interest in fried tofu.
Aug 5, 2017 7:57 PM

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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Idk why but I find the talk between the cats to be rather amusing.

I'm fine with the lack of action this episode tbh. Everyone is recovering from their recent battles so it was inevitable. It's more like building up for more events towards the upcoming episodes.


They're actually pipe foxes, not cats jsyk :) you're not the first one to make that mistake though so no worries!
Aug 5, 2017 11:12 PM
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Manbaa,,, I want to cry, he's already here ( ;∀;) i waited for him for a long time (;_;
Aug 5, 2017 11:53 PM

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great episode, I'm sooo happy with it <3 they introduced the rest of the first unit with some really beautiful shots at the end. Manba was so pretty. I'm not really satisfied with all the Jiji shots though, the lighting makes him look really weird. Prettiest Jiji is still in-game Jiji I guess~

and I loved that so many other boys made cameo appearances, including many of my favs. I didn't expect Kogi to talk, that was great. no Okitagumi at all though, despite being super popular characters and some of the easiest to obtain in-game, so I wonder what that means.
Aug 6, 2017 12:18 AM

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Finally the First Unit shows up!!
Can someone identify the members? I only recognize Yamanbagiri, Honebami and Mikazuki.
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Aug 6, 2017 2:41 AM

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Finally the First Unit shows up!!
Can someone identify the members? I only recognize Yamanbagiri, Honebami and Mikazuki.


It's Yamanbagiri, Honebami, Mikazuki, Higekiri, Hizamaru & Oodenta ^^
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My poor eyes. Izuminokami's naked. HIS ABS! MY EYES! MY HEART! Kyaaaa!

Those "cats" in circle talking are so cute, and arguing about food. Haha.

So happy that Tonbokiri's fine. Ugh. He scared the heck outta me. Glad he woke up, and he's smiling.

Holy shit. The guys in first unit are hot, too. This show is full of pretty boys I s2g. I want to know more about those guys in the First Unit.

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Aug 6, 2017 9:18 AM

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ko-kki said:
dasprn said:
Finally the First Unit shows up!!
Can someone identify the members? I only recognize Yamanbagiri, Honebami and Mikazuki.


It's Yamanbarigiri, Honebami, Mikazuki, Higekiri, Hizamaru & Oodenta ^^

Thanks really appreciated
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Aug 6, 2017 10:22 AM
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This buildup episode was less annoying than episode 3. But I was expecting more thrilling... well only that last guy's cool acting face made me interest to watch out for next episode.
Aug 6, 2017 11:59 AM
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Mikazuki in this episode made me laugh because his personality is the best, and I can't wait to see the First Unit in action.

Especially with Yanmanbargiri leading.
Aug 6, 2017 5:30 PM

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I am soooo happy we are switching groups. I like Yagen and Mutsunokami, and honestly don't really know anyone in the first unit, but with Yamanbagiri in charge I will not be bored!
Aug 6, 2017 7:43 PM

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Meh. I really don't care for the characters much in this anime.
Aug 6, 2017 9:11 PM

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So I can swallow a few people dying/not dying and history not changing for the sake of the plot, but Edo burning to the ground not changing history???

One of the main points between the meeting between Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori was to keep that from happening. Pretty sure that would change history. The logic in the crazy Vatican show makes more sense.
Aug 6, 2017 11:03 PM

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so thats what their hideout looks like, the first unit turn to battle next episode
Aug 7, 2017 2:08 AM
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Meh. I really don't care for the characters much in this anime.
They can rebuild Edo from ashes, don't they?
Aug 7, 2017 9:50 AM

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Nice episode :)

Let your worries go away, Kane-san. Horikawa Kunihiro will help you :3

... hey it's Higekiri and Hizamaru! It's good to see them in anime too ^^

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Aug 7, 2017 4:04 PM
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I feel like this show was made purely for the people who are into the game.....

Characters are coming out and everyone knows them so it's like we are just watching a snapshot of their life. I feel like I'm watching a sequel or movie to some other touken ranbu thing or everyone who is watching this he's a manual on how to watch it and I've been left out...the world seems complicated but not mysterious enough that it feels like we should know more about everything. Background info.

The animation and sound are great as always with Ufotable and the op and ed are stunning. I love for the action of this series.
Aug 7, 2017 6:28 PM

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Its so good to see the elegantly glorious First Unit! Mikazuki, Honebami and the assigned captain Yamanbagiri!
5/5.


Aug 8, 2017 12:30 PM

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YAY FOUND MIDARE nice to see all those together at the cafeteria (even if i don't remember some of them)

so both of them are ok, that's good to know,
izuminokami is still annoyed at his fails tho

time for munechika, he is so calm, it's impossible to not like him lol

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Aug 8, 2017 12:35 PM

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So I can swallow a few people dying/not dying and history not changing for the sake of the plot, but Edo burning to the ground not changing history???

One of the main points between the meeting between Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori was to keep that from happening. Pretty sure that would change history. The logic in the crazy Vatican show makes more sense.


i still think he might have lied about the mission being a success, i mean, they didnt even beat the enemies at the end of the episode, so it's an high chance of mission being a fail lol
so looking at how mentally unstable they were, maybe a lie would make them feel better
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winddevil1 said:
PaladinAlchemist said:
So I can swallow a few people dying/not dying and history not changing for the sake of the plot, but Edo burning to the ground not changing history???

One of the main points between the meeting between Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori was to keep that from happening. Pretty sure that would change history. The logic in the crazy Vatican show makes more sense.


i still think he might have lied about the mission being a success, i mean, they didnt even beat the enemies at the end of the episode, so it's an high chance of mission being a fail lol
so looking at how mentally unstable they were, maybe a lie would make them feel better


Hmm, true, but we may never know if they're changing missions/characters/time periods, unless this show is 24/25 and not 12/13 episodes long (no idea).
Aug 10, 2017 7:27 PM

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Tonbokiri is alive so that's what counts.
Aug 13, 2017 1:50 AM

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I can totally see Mikazuki being the bad guy here.
Aug 17, 2017 1:08 PM

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I'm guessing there are no female members?

Time for the First Unit to shine, looking forward to it!
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Aug 20, 2017 3:32 AM

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I feel like this show was made purely for the people who are into the game.....

Characters are coming out and everyone knows them so it's like we are just watching a snapshot of their life. I feel like I'm watching a sequel or movie to some other touken ranbu thing or everyone who is watching this he's a manual on how to watch it and I've been left out...the world seems complicated but not mysterious enough that it feels like we should know more about everything. Background info.

The animation and sound are great as always with Ufotable and the op and ed are stunning. I love for the action of this series.

Exactly.. I don't know who's who xD


Also was really sad we couldn't see beefy Tonbokiri shirtless.. But oh well.


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