The upgrades really came in clutch this episode, and it was great to see the entire group fighting together as a unit. The teamwork is what made the action feel far more satisfying than if it had simply revolved around Hajime, Yue or Shea. Hajime's combat abilities are truly unmatched, and it was difficult not to notice Kouki's insecurities surface, which added a bit of character depth to him. The monster designs were also pretty sick, and it was exciting (also A bit shocking) to see how they were dealt with. Overall, I was personally glad the episode chose to focus on advancing the plot and made everything feel quite engaging once more.