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The pacing has become so disjointed that it’s starting to undercut the tone. It feels like major developments are unfolding, but the narrative hasn’t laid the groundwork to make their significance truly land. Up until the reveal of the Monster Protection Society, the story did a strong job of creating suspense and tension in a way that felt right for a thriller. This arc, in theory, should be the moment where everything crashes down and the full spectacle finally erupts.

But that spectacle isn’t hitting the way it should, it’s not visually or emotionally compelling. My interest is still there, but it’s largely riding on the investment I made earlier in the characters and plot. Without that foundation, I’m not sure it would be enough to hold my attention.

Everyone freaking out over Kurt's age but I'm just wondering what happens if someone tries to eat his"hard bread" that is harder than mythril.....

He tried to pull the New Year’s resolution card but it didn’t work lololol.

This race looks promising. Even though I’ve already seen who won this first showdown, I’m curious to see how they’ll handle it in the anime. Tamamo Cross is awesome it’s a shame that, if I’m not mistaken, the real horse had a short career.

Jinshi looking hella majestic in that armour, though like Lihaku internally says, not sure he should be anywhere that dangerous.

Still looking tragic for the Shi clan, but Jinshi's hairpin must have some tiny sway, which is why Maomao gave it to Shisui.

Holy crap. Beryl is a really chill guy, until it’s killin’ time. Him using that assassin as an impromptu human shield against arrow fire was brutal.

I hope this gets a second season. It’s been fun to watch.

The moment Eiko appeared on screen, I had a strong feeling she was the nurse—just with a new, shorter haircut. And when Osanai brought up that one of Eiko’s options had been to kill Kobato, she tried to deny it... but didn’t she already run someone over and flee the scene? It feels like a major twist is still on the way.

So far, we have Eiko Hisaka (who’s actually the nurse), Shotaro Hisaka, and the man who falsely posed as Shotaro’s father. Then, right after that revelation, the news drops that someone has been arrested for the hit-and-run and other related crimes.

Shotaro’s reaction to Kobato uncovering the truth about his fake father was anything but pleased. From the way the Hisaka family has been behaving, it's obvious they don't want the investigation going any further. It definitely feels like a messy family situation—maybe involving step-siblings, half-siblings, or fallout from a divorce. And whatever went down in the past, it seems like Kobato is being made the scapegoat.

The most stealthy ghostly phantomy assassin tactic in the world: spam grenades. Is the reason "nobody has seen him" because he just blinds everyone with grenades? Where does he even keep all those grenades? Also his weakness is a necklace they have never even called attention to in 10 episodes. Why did Doig even accomplish by surrendering? Also how does shooting a tire cause it to burst into flames? Also Eleina is on a scooter, gets off the scooter to then run after a van? Is the fever frying her brain?

This shit just beyond salvageable, 2 episodes left.

Chika was all worried about why the two had fought, and in the end it was just over food lol. I thought that sleeper train was awesome, but the price ain’t cheap at all. I’ve said it before, and from what I’ve heard, traveling within Japan can end up being more expensive than going to nearby countries. This trip with Fuyune has been really fun, I laughed at the ending with the two of them on the wrong bus. let’s see how that plays out in the next episode.

a good anime with fantasy, slice of life, and drama. Solid characters, but Meg was by far the best thanks to her charisma. At first, I thought there would be drama in every episode since she needed tears to break the curse, but that wasn't really the case.

So it was Eldora who killed Meg’s parents... The question is why? it was out of revenge, but what exactly led to their deaths? The final episode wrapped up the season nicely with Meg deciding to learn more about her past. I don’t know if the novel sells well enough for us to get a second season, but who knows, right? Final score: 8.

How is this show so incredible? Banger episode after banger episode, and each one fantastic in its own way.

A nearly dialog free episode of Yachiyo taking time off to stroll through the ruins of Tokyo only to find an alien pegasus, get bitten by it for another secret quest, and then fly back to the hotel on it? Yes, please.

She was adorable in the various civilian wear all episode, too.

Interesting developments with the alien plant.

Sucks we probably won't see anymore Dynam Heroine, I love her design.

Anyways, Cross and Oguri could have grown up together if only an apartment had been available!

It's still so crazy to see Oguri and Cross being these beasts racing, when the first time I ever saw them was in the food eating contest in pretty derby haha

What a cliffhanger. CMON OGURI!!!