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Aug 21, 2023 8:28 AM
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Hyouma is a bit of an underdog in this fight but had the support of Botan by his side. 

My favorite part of the episode is Kadomori showing up. She really knows how to make an introduction imo, and we got some of the other tense fights elsewhere across town. Kadomori's thirst for battle seems to be still going strong this season. 
Aug 21, 2023 10:32 AM
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Kadomori proved well how he attained the position of head of his house for sure. Hyoma's cloth sure is handy. Still the fight against the tag team sure was tough. Hyoma really showed the depths of his determination to protect Botan here. Tsubaki sure made quite the flashy entrance on to the field. And its nice of her to summon reinforcements as well. Really impressed by Kodamori sr's ability here. But Tsubaki was even more impressive with her combat ability. Berserk Tsubaki has a nice ring to it. Even with the reinforcements though i get the feeling that there's another twist thats gonna turn things around next ep.
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Aug 21, 2023 10:44 AM
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I knew Tsubaki would come to save their ass and yep here she is. She was working behind the scenes preparing for the battle. Also damn she's opaf. She's kicking both of their asses alone and it's quite one sided too. Though I doubt it'll stay that way for long. Hyoma did great protecting Botan btw, took some hard hits for her too. Botan has come to love him, paper umbrella basically confirms it as she says the more she loves someone the deeper the tsukumogamis inside her sleep.
Aug 21, 2023 10:48 AM
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Exciting episode, could this be the big last battle of this season?
Aug 21, 2023 10:51 AM
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Damn man what an episode 😩 chills from start to finish. The Botan and Hyoma moments were so good today.

Hyoma living up to his promise to keep Botan safe no matter what. Even as he was being impaled by those wires, the only thing on his mind was keeping her safe and not letting her leave his side. It was so cool how Botan stood tall in her belief that Hyoma would keep her safe which led to that opening for Hyoma to counter the umbrella attack.

That scene had a lot of good stuff, my fave of which being the umbrella’s realisation that Botan loves Hyoma which keeps her morebito sealed.

Both characters are a ways away from realising how they feel, and with everything that’s gone down lately I don’t see them getting time to process that any time soon. Still cute!

Knew Tsubaki would show up. That is the most anime weapon I’ve ever seen. The giant sword connected to the scythe is ridiculous lol. But Tsubaki is honestly scarier than any of the Tsukumogami. The fact she’s just seeing a fight against the umbrella and one of the 3 great Tsukumogami as a play opportunity is insane. But I love insane women 😩 😂

Tsubaki is so hot
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Aug 21, 2023 11:05 AM
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Tsubaki full on owned this eps. Botan asking Hyouma if he was injured when he pretty much had a shark sized bite taken out the side of him. Id always though Kadomori was a bit of a bad guy but these last couple of eps has made me rethink!
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Aug 21, 2023 11:20 AM
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Kyoto Saenome and Hyoma vs. the Bureau of Traditional Music and Karagasa, plus the paper umbrella tsukumogami. The war of wills and valour, wage on for Botan Nagatsuki.

Representative Kadomori can keep up on his own, but Hyoma has to fight both Karagasa and Tsumabiki, along with the supporting tsukumogami with his life. Hyoma would risk his life to save Botan, though the helpless girl can't really save herself, and Hyoma would do diligently to keep that promise made on the day, as a sign of her love and commitment to him, which puts the marebito within her to deep sleep. The omnipotent couple has come to act for such a moment as this, and Tsubaki comes in for the save for her commitment to Kushige.

The critical Kanoto-3 order is in full swing thanks to Tsubaki, and Kadomori's tsukumogami being the entire building of Okuu, he has everything thought completely out. The favoured child of the Kyoto Saenome is a complete unknown, though Hyoma would still do well to protect Botan while Tsubaki holds the fort individually as a force to be reckoned with.

The battle's only getting started, and Tsubaki has every right to go all out. Insane episode, though Part 2 here has substantially upped the game for the series into the good territory for me.
Aug 21, 2023 11:23 AM
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Very underwhelming...
Aug 21, 2023 12:00 PM
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it was a good episode even if the fight was not that impressive for me...
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Aug 21, 2023 1:36 PM

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The show remembered it was an action anime.
Aug 21, 2023 5:35 PM

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Lots of action in this episode with Hyoma doing his best to keep his word and protect Botan. Luckily Tsubaki arrived to help and has taken the offense but the tables might turn based on the next episode preview at the end but hopefully not.

Tsubaki's father is not a pushover and showed why he's a boss. I think he and his group is more neutral as he himself said he doesn't want to give up Botan for fear of what the tsukumogami might use her for and not just because it's someone they like. Anyways, looking forward to the continuation of this fight!
Aug 21, 2023 6:09 PM

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hoyuma trying his best to defend botan, and tsubaki at the scene.
Aug 21, 2023 6:17 PM
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Fight scenes are subpar as always but the character beats that go along with them more than make up for it, from the old man showing he's still a force to be reckoned with (and the revelation of the castle tsukumogami which really brought up shades of old Transformers cities haha) to Hyoma and Botan deepening their connection and trust as the fight goes on. And Tsubaki... just Tsubaki lol She always had the whiff of potential yandere to her, but it looks like that's just her usually-suppressed aggression and combat junkie nature, she definitely stole the show from the point she stepped up to bat.
Aug 22, 2023 1:19 AM

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pink hair = BEWARE! :D
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Aug 22, 2023 4:27 AM

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Very good episode guys. anyways, firstly, like I said Hyoma won't let you touch Botan even once. secondly, I love this episode because, yes. The battle, besides that a little scene of Hyoma and Botan. Deymmm how pretty my girl Botan is. third, Tsubaki I love you.
Aug 22, 2023 5:23 AM

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More action and Tsubaki is crazy:P strong.
Aug 22, 2023 6:07 AM

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umbrella brothers will coming in next episode LOL
RIP tsubaki and welcome back maribito inside of botan ...
Aug 22, 2023 7:20 AM
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The fight's on hyouma was in a grave danger but thanks to tsubaki's arrival things are well right now.
Aug 23, 2023 11:43 AM
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Tsubaki is HER! She showed the fuck out this episode. I didn't know she was built like that fr great stuff. It's pretty clear she's stronger than Hyoma for rn. Cuz even if Botan wasn't holding him back he definitely wouldn't be working those 2 like she is. Maybe when he get's used to his door seals he might get on par with her..

5/5
Aug 23, 2023 9:35 PM
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Brutal.............
Aug 24, 2023 9:45 AM

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oh damn! first time we've seen Tsubaki in action and w0w! she's impressively strong! i just hope that she won't be spent-up after that overwhelming 1 vs 2 showdown!
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Aug 25, 2023 9:29 PM
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Hyoma and Botan have a lot of heart that I enjoy watching!! Tsubak is also an interesting character to watch unravel (metaphorically and literally), she matches a lot of Hyoma's bloodlust and I'm sure she revels in having opportunities to shine in combat.
Aug 26, 2023 6:53 AM

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This is the first time I got chills in an anime since many many years. Really surprised how phenomenal this anime has been. I NEED MORE EPISODES

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Sep 7, 2023 8:55 AM

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This episode was alright imo idk it just felt kinda slow for some reason, and the animation felt a bit off too in some parts
Dec 19, 2023 3:48 AM

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Hyoma would give you the impression he's actually getting weaker as the series goes on. Kadomori definitely had a point. It's like he's lost that fire, and doesn't have that dog in him anymore.


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Jan 18, 9:14 AM
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The problem with Hyouma is, he is a very close range fighter with fast movement, so having him to protect someone while fighting is definitely a burden for him.
Feb 16, 8:12 PM

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I like how despite the animation of action scenes hasn't improve a little, they have found ways to make them have some impact thanks to how enjoyable Hyouma and Botan interactions are, now they even got matching clothes :D
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Dang Tsubaki is scary... love her fighting style.. she enjoys a battle.. a battle junkie I guess. But still cant wait till Hyoma shows his true fight.
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