D.Gray-man Episode 17: Pride of the Swordsmen
Filler/LOW

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10.0

7 Fans

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D.Gray-man Episode 17: Pride of the Swordsmen

Filler/LOW
← Prev: EP 16Next: EP 18 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

kura_yena1211's avatar
kura_yena1211
I wonder if there's gonna be a Kanda backstory. We need to know why he's so cold. Vittorio seems like an absolute boss with that broadsword. He might be a little delusional though... Also love the fact that Allen is now taking an initiative in strategic thinking!
peachykenn's avatar
peachykenn
End of the swordsman filler arc. This one was a bit sadder as Vittorio comes to his senses that the princess he was fighting so valiantly for, out of both duty and love, is long gone. It's very bittersweet.
giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
Good to see Victorio finally managed to finish his mission, and a little dark that he knew all along that his princess was gone and kept fighting still. Kanda had to trust in his mates, and then came up with a silly plan in my opinion, but it worked well enough! Good one!
adg_1's avatar
adg_1
The dark fairy-tale vibes in this episode are immaculate. Vittorio’s dedication to the Princess is tragic yet admirable, and their codependent relationship offers touching moments to offset the action. A great emotional payoff here, plus some really nice thinking by Kanda, too!
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
Vittorio’s drive to win every fight against anyone who wanted to marry Princess Sandra, and how deeply he loved her, ultimately led to the Innocence fragment consuming him. What a clever way for Yu to finally defeat Vittorio.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
The enemy suddenly retreats which is great but also extremely suspicious.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The tension between fighters carries the pacing nicely, and the combat choreography gets more attention than usual. If you enjoy seeing characters pushed to prove themselves, this one delivers.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 103, this episode is part of an early filler arc following 'Millennium Swordsman,' continuing the Rome-set storyline involving Vittorio and the Sardini family's secrets. It serves as the concluding chapter of that detour before the series moves forward into 'Lenalee's Love,' making it a bridge rather than a turning point in the broader canon narrative.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 103, this episode is part of an early filler arc following 'Millennium Swordsman,' continuing the Rome-set storyline involving Vittorio and the Sardini family's secrets. It serves as the concluding chapter of that detour before the series moves forward into 'Lenalee's Love,' making it a bridge rather than a turning point in the broader canon narrative.

QUICK TAKES

kura_yena1211's avatar
kura_yena1211
I wonder if there's gonna be a Kanda backstory. We need to know why he's so cold. Vittorio seems like an absolute boss with that broadsword. He might be a little delusional though... Also love the fact that Allen is now taking an initiative in strategic thinking!
peachykenn's avatar
peachykenn
End of the swordsman filler arc. This one was a bit sadder as Vittorio comes to his senses that the princess he was fighting so valiantly for, out of both duty and love, is long gone. It's very bittersweet.
giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
Good to see Victorio finally managed to finish his mission, and a little dark that he knew all along that his princess was gone and kept fighting still. Kanda had to trust in his mates, and then came up with a silly plan in my opinion, but it worked well enough! Good one!
adg_1's avatar
adg_1
The dark fairy-tale vibes in this episode are immaculate. Vittorio’s dedication to the Princess is tragic yet admirable, and their codependent relationship offers touching moments to offset the action. A great emotional payoff here, plus some really nice thinking by Kanda, too!
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
Vittorio’s drive to win every fight against anyone who wanted to marry Princess Sandra, and how deeply he loved her, ultimately led to the Innocence fragment consuming him. What a clever way for Yu to finally defeat Vittorio.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
The enemy suddenly retreats which is great but also extremely suspicious.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The tension between fighters carries the pacing nicely, and the combat choreography gets more attention than usual. If you enjoy seeing characters pushed to prove themselves, this one delivers.

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©星野桂／集英社・テレビ東京・電通・TMS

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