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| Shishio and the Ten Swords are finally beginning to make their move. After the buildup, they gathered up their members and practically declare Kyoto's destruction. Not even a bit surprised Shishio would do this. I think pacing is fine in these buildup episodes given the big battles ahead. Obviously, they're trying to make the upcoming episodes important and worth investing into. This is just the beginning. |
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| Yep they really have characters in their group lol. I mean if someone tells me they’re planning to take over a country with a bunch like this, I’d believe them without even blinking once as well. Looking forward to a lot of fights which we’d be seeing in coming episodes now that Juppongatan has finally assembled together. I get how those foot soldiers must be feeling lol, I mean when you’ve literal monsters fighting by your side, hardly anyone would feel any sort of feeling in cutting those people into half and saving themselves by sacrificing the lot, but hey, not like they’ve a choice. Hiko woke up btw, I mean Kenshin was looking after him, but yeah, I’m sure he must not have given a thought over things gonna turn to absolute worse in like a… day from here on. They all have their struggles tbh, but yeah, it’s just going to get worse for them. A good set-up episode, and I liked how it took its time in letting things come over at a place where it now feels every character knows what they have to do. |
Softhenic03Jan 30, 8:29 AM
| Nice chill set-up episode after the emotional whirlwind that was last episode! Seems like we’re only going to have a little time to catch our breaths though because the 10 swords finally on screen and holy shit they're some characters lol. Henya design is crazy and is that a fucking GIANT??? Of the swordsmen, I’m really looking forward to seeing what Saizuchi and Kamaturi can do. Kamaturi especially seems like they’ll be a riot. Idk how Kenshin and co gonna take out 10 of these dudes if they’re all on the level of Shishio lol. Cho could be an X factor. Sanosuke might match up well with the giant as well? Maybe Hajime against Saizuchi? Aoshi acts like he doesn’t care but idk, still seems like there’s some humanity deep down. Glad he asked Soujirou what his motive is. He can say no all he wants, but there’s def more to it. I’m so glad Hiko survived man I was gonna be torn if Kenshin’s de facto father figure died like that. Asspull or not, I’ll take it. Also really dope that Kenshin could not care less about taking on the new master role. That sort of thing is exactly why Hiko took him on in the first place. |
Marinate1016Jan 30, 12:03 PM
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| Now, if Kenshin had used a regular katana instead of Sakabatō Shinuchi, the wound on Seijūrō would've been a lot of more graphic. Well, if Kenshin carries him, he must still be breathing at least. Well, turns out Seijūrō didn't even need the medicine, man is just built different. But the possibility that he could've died is an important lesson for Kenshin. While he's training to get strong enough to defeat Shishio, Kaoru still has the lingering fear that he might revert to a hitokiri. Misao still wants to be referred to as Okashira in the absence of Aoshi. With only defeating Battōsai on his mind, he doesn't about care about Okina, Aoiya or even Kyōto. 9 of the 10 swords have gathered. They are all very eccentric, Fuji the giant can't even fit in their headquarters damn. |
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| bon,this time,end of the preparation before the big fight |
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| Spending three days to decide on gifts sure sounds excessive. Nice to finally see Kamatari animated. Still the ten swords sure are quite the escentric cast. Im glad that Seijuro didn't die but that mantle defo doesn't suit Kenshin's style. |
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| Well that's it the juppongatana gathered. Funny how its called being in ten while i don't see it as a ten, since i can't pretty much includes Shishio dude there into those band, also the giant needed to be included? Cho even get jailed xD. And why including Yumi when she's not even the swordmaster? I am perplexed. Hmm perhaps its a very early hint that Shishio plan to burn down the thousands-year capital gonna end up in the big failure? Aside of that, Kenshin parting part should've been more emotional, its actually being comedical lol. Shisho still intricate af, after Kenshin reject his giant cloak, but he definitely aware of his pupil worries, right? Snail episode, looking forward to see the next. |
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| I got fooled by the trap Kamatari lol, he appeared on screen and I said out loud “oh she’s pretty” and then Yumi called him a man immediately after, oh well fuck it, still hot lol. But yeah I liked this bit dedicated to the Ten Swords and the buildup to their eventual attack on Kyoto, but instead of the Ten Swords they should have been called the Ten Freaks because damn they got the whole circus in that room lol, I’m sure they’re all skilled af but man do they look goofy, I’m definitely interested in seeing them in action tho, and also how Kenshin and the gang inevitably whoops them lol. And nice to see Seijuro lived after all, I thought it was weird he was gonna die to the Sakabato, turns out he’s not so hell yeah, Kenshin got to acquire that new move and also keep his master around, big wins for our boy before he goes off to save Kyoto. And it’s funny how he refused to carry the torch for Seijuro lol, I respect it tho, and hey maybe he’ll change his mind one day, who knows what’s in this man’s future, hopefully it’s not ended in Kyoto. |
| Well the pieces are in place, time to fight. |
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Reply to Sheol01
I had completely forgotten what a freak show the 10 Swords actually ARE. Cho was basically the most normal one of the lot of them.
| @Sheol01 hmm... Maybe. I think Anji is by the most normal of them. |
| I'm glad that the coach didn't die :) |
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| A bit of emotions showing from various directions here and there, this episode |
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| Does anyone else think Shishio sounds a little like Kujo Jotaro? It's not the same VA... but it sounds close. Also, Yahiko sucks. Good episode. 3.5/5 |
Reply to Miraz_Un_Nabi
@Scootboi why yahiko sucks?
| @Miraz_Un_Nabi all he does is swing a sword one way, and its a wooden sword. He acts like a brat 99% of the time. I honestly think he's my #1 most hated character this season |
| Kenshin's master is so fkng badass. I always found it lame that Kenshin didn't want to teach their art, it really dies with Seijuurou. |
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| Kenshin and Hiko Seijuurou's swords forming an "X" on the ground... oh yes 🚬 Nice set-up episode. Hiko Seijuurou survived Kenshin's Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki because he's badass like that and Shishio's band of freaks has finally assembled. Things in Kyoto are about to get heated for sure. |
| finally all the killers gathered in one place! kekeke |
| Oh yes, Kenshin's master did not die fortunately! |
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| Just like the fate of master and apprentice, mastering Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki will cause the master to lose his life for the apprentice who will gain this tremendous power, and Kenshin's policy to not let anyone die, this remains even more true for Hiko. Thankfully, there is medicine to help recover Hiko, as much as Sojiro is out on Shishio's amends with the arrival of Usui midway to get a Yatsuhashi, and with the arrival of the remaining Ten Swords of Kamatari, Saizuchi, Fuji and Henya to gather, Shishio is finally ready to make Kyoto a state to oust and burn crisp to the ground. Even the soldiers in Shishio's camp feel the same hatred to take down the Meiji government, but if there's someone important missing from the puzzle, it's Kenshin mourning the loss of his master, though he seemingly managed to recover not from the fake medicine, but from his Shinuchi sakabato absorbing Kenshin's attack that just left enough for his survival. And from here on out, it's up to the apprentice to keep on mastering the ultimate technique and refining it, plus with the cloak that defines a successor...or not, since he intends to use Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu's teachings and finish it there. The master-apprentice relationship may now be non-existent, but Kenshin will heed well to follow the steps of Hiko. |
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| This freaking Shishou trolling us LMAO |
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