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[ Episode 11: The Respective Resolutions ]

For some reason I thought that things would wrap up in this episode even though I knew better than to think that…. Anyways, Kureha has revealed that her power is derived from the behemoth (the embodiment of Mt. Fuji). That’s interesting…giving her even the powers the fly and all. Ren has stated that he’s going to take down the behemoth lol. I have no idea how he’s going to do that though. I don’t think even an Enjutsushi can defeat that thing. Is Kazuma going to help him? It seems as if Kureha and Kazuma will have a showdown in the next episode as well.

[ Episode 10: The One to Protect ]

Well, I can’t say I didn’t see the whole Ayumi being Mayumi’s clone angle coming. Clone or not I still think their treatment of her was absolutely disgusting. Anyway, most of this episode focused on Ren and Ayumi. We hardly saw Ayano until the end and Kazuma a few times throughout the episode. I’m interested in what Kureha has planned now though. If she says Kazuma has power equal to hers then I’m guessing she’s a Contractor as well or something similar. I do want to know what she meant by granting Mayumi’s bodyguard power though….

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[ Episode 3: Inability ]

The second episode of the Yakusamashi-hen arc and the beginning of what Rika fears she cannot stop yet again.

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Youko

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[ Episode 9: An Encounter Under the Moon ]

Pretty much a Ren episode. Here he meets a girl who he almost immediately is attracted to (I don’t blame the guy). I’m not sure what her deal is but apparently she’s connected to this treasure that Tiana is searching for (yes she appears again!). Ren ends up running off with her when some goons from the Tsuwabaki family try to take her against her will. Ayano is aware of this situation and Kazuma is indirectly aware as well (only about the treasure so far, he knows nothing about Ren being in trouble just yet). One thing I’m wondering about is if there is any connection between “Ayumi” and Mayumi who was introduced in this episode as well (they sorta look alike…). And you know…Kureha (the current head of the Tsuwabaki family) is pretty hot. :O

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[ Episode 3: The Secret ]

I quite like GONZO’s take on things so far. Most of this episode wasn’t present in the manga but I felt that it was something that fits in well. I think it did a great job at introducing most of the lives of the children. Certain behavior and familial relationships are already being hinted at with just a few seconds of dialogue and body language (like Chizu, Isao, and Kanji). Waku’s funeral was a nice touch as it was never covered in the manga. I think it gave viewers an outlook on the characters together and allowed us to see which characters were actually in mourning over Waku’s death (which I feel reflects each of their personalities). I’m also glad that they decided to introduce the parents and other family members so early even if they won’t be seen for a while (that is, in the kids’ specific arc).

The next pilot chosen is Masaru. I never really liked his character so I can’t say I’ll miss him.

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[ Episode 15: Young Death ]

Another good build-up episode. Shuga manages to get out of the underground library with the help of some officers. We also get to see Sagum’s fate in this episode. I’m not sure what his sickness was but it didn’t seem to be very painful. Nonetheless he’s now passed on and Shuga is now on his way to search for Chagum. I don’t know how much luck he’s going to have though since Balsa, Chagum, and Tanda are leaving for a journey soon so he’ll have to be quick. Not to mention it seems as if he’s being tailed by one of the hunters. It looks like things are going to pick up quite soon!

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[ Scene 17: The Witch's Maw III ]

Naked Jean GET!

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[ Episode 17: For Your Sake I'll Give My Best Blasting Through Everything ]

An anime original episode. I found it to be pretty humorous though not on the level as most previous episodes. There were tons of references (ranging from Suzumiya Haruhi to Akagi and even to Yoake Mae yori Ruri Iro na) to pick up on as well. I’m sure I missed a few of them though. The scene that made me burst into laughter was when Yukiji came across the pot of [toxic] food Nagi had created and which Hayate hid (why the hell didn’t he just throw it out?). She then proceeded to eat some and caused her stomach to explode and then she fizzled out into the ground like soap. I laughed much harder at that than I should be doing so early in the morning.

Next episode should be something look forward to. Why? It’s a swimsuit episode!

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[ Episode 8: Ayano-chan's Disaster ]

Fun episodes are hard to dislike no matter how “filler-like” they feel. This was definitely one of those type of episodes that covered absolutely no plot and served as comedy and fanservice. Well, it did also serve to show more interaction between Kazuma and Ayano as well. I liked all the parts with the Pixies teasing as well. Ayano got done in so badly by them that I could only laugh (Kazuma’s interference/lack thereof only added more to the hilarity). Also, Ayano’s friends have the right idea about her feelings toward Kazuma no matter what she says (her imagination got the better of her when she thought of him being with another woman xD). Lastly, Tiana the Pixie is pretty cute.

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[ Episode 3: Feelings Passing By ]

Number of blatant fanservice shots of Kotonoha and Sekai’s bodies: infinite.

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