Kita ze Inbou! - キタぜ陰謀!

Impressions/Thoughts:

This was a great episode. It was much more action-oriented than the last one and had a great score playing during the battle scenes. Definitely an improvement over the action scenes in the previous episodes. The episode starts off with Yuki, Atl and the others still at the area where Kumo had died in past. However before any of this, we’re shown a glimpse of Atl’s past and what happened to her homeland (the Spaniards invaded them). I’m guessing now that Atl can see Kumo because of her heritage as an Aztec since I wouldn’t put it past her being able to see spirits or gods.

The episode really picks up in the second half when the horse which is now a confirmed youi goes on the attack and the ayakashi give chase to engage it. By the way, Saizou’s dancing is quite beautiful and alluring even in the midst of chaos. But I have to wonder, why doesn’t she stay in the clothes she wears while dancing? She looks much prettier that way in my opinion. As the battle drags on Yuki is unable to do anything because of Atl’s constant worrying about her horse’s well-being. Later, they’re taken into custody by the magistrate and his goons but eventually get free (thanks to Kumo) to go to Atl’s aid. We’re treated to some more scenes of her past which I have to say is quite a sad story. I loved how Yuki decided to fight the youi again. He said it with such confidence that I had no other choice but to believe he’ll win. He’d better after a speech like that.