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Jan 2, 2011 5:14 PM
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I think this episode was one of the best ones of the series. It had a great message and was very gripping.
Jun 2, 2011 3:54 PM
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It honestly felt like filler since Hikaru constantly repeated what we've already known, but given the new message that monsters are made as product of fearful and terrified hearts, it's made all the more important that the Magic Knights stay strong and rely on each other for support. Even if it's just spiritually. :)

Maybe Zagato is hoping to control the monster that emerges from the hearts of all those experiencing an Apocalypse. (Alt idea to my believed one(s) where he lost a loved one & now hates the world or that he's actually under control of some dark being. Maybe one created by himself at that?)
きみ は だれ だい?
ぼく は ラムボ!
ぼく は だれ だい?
きみ は ラムボ!
ラムボ なんでし!
Oct 15, 2011 9:28 AM
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It was indeed like a repetition of things that we already know, nevertheless it was a great episode. I liked it a lot.
Jan 31, 2015 12:39 PM
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Naw they're such good friends :)

Smart of Hikaru to figure out that the monster is attracted to blood
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Jun 22, 2017 10:27 PM
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Before I was surprised at the sudden pace speed up, but somehow we would up spending another four episodes meandering and, even if the next Rune is aquired in the next episode, the final Rune (which I'm assuming is "Rayearth") probably won't be gotten until the very last episode unless the pace is rushed a lot.

As such I'm going to assume the story will conclude in Magic Knight Rayearth II after the girls have become proper Magic Knights.

This episode was okay. Nothing special. It was nice to find out where the monsters come from though.
Sep 22, 2018 7:42 PM
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It bothered me that Fuu didn't tried to heal Presea that episode, but it was addressed in this episode.

Also, too late for a RPG and videogame references no?
Oct 7, 2020 7:44 AM
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This is arguably the most intense episode so far. It shows how far the girls are willing to go to save each other.

The monster was just a wall of light. Apparently, the monsters are a manifestation of people's fear and other negative emotions
Jul 1, 2022 2:50 AM
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So they retconned Fuu not doing anything when Presea got got. I wonder if people complained a lot back in the day or something? Or if it was just a scene that was cut before?

Hikaru not knowing about RPGs is insane.

I really didn't feel like Hikaru needed to further cut herself to attract that pillar of light. She was already bleeding like crazy. They seemed to go out of their way to make her get beat up in her desperation.

Overall, I liked this episode more than the past few. We got some more information about the girls, and there was a lot more action than there has been.

"...Is your mother worried? Would you like us to assign someone to worry your mother?"

Mar 6, 2023 4:23 PM
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Best one so far, Its a bit corny like most things in this series, but I like how we get to know the girls more before they're put in danger and we see just how much Hikaru cares about them. We also get to know more about the world too and atleast they adressed why Fuu couldnt save Presea.
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Jul 10, 2023 5:10 PM
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We learned that Hikaru has three bothers and her family runs a kendo school. Fuu is on the archery team at her school and we already knew Umi was into fencing.

I love how close the girls are getting.
Jan 20, 7:04 PM

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Amazing episode.

Did I sense a spike up in art quality this episode? A few of the frames were really cool.

Serious Hikaru is badass.



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