D.Gray-man Episode 5: Let Me Hear the Lullaby

Manga chapter 12-13

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

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D.Gray-man Episode 5: Let Me Hear the Lullaby

Manga chapter 12-13

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 4Next: EP 6 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

kura_yena1211's avatar
kura_yena1211
Allen used "Flirt"; it was super effective! Bro, this episode was creepy but kinda heartbreaking. I absolutely love the song, though, it's very enchanting. Also really love the difference in personalities between Kanda and Allen.
peachykenn's avatar
peachykenn
Emotional episode man... Great mixture of emotion mixed with some cool action. Not to mention the the doll's beautiful yet haunting singing up until the very end. Just a good ending to a first mission arc.
adg_1's avatar
adg_1
We get a quick recap, leading into the follow-up to the last episode. Boss fight energy in the action-filled latter half, and the Kanda-Allen tag team gets a spotlight. Lala and Guzol’s tragic story fits the emo vibe of this series well. This mission ends on a bittersweet note.
giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
The story of Guzol and Lala made me so emotional! It's so sad! Also we get some sweet sweet action this episode. We learn more about Allen's powers and we understand that Innocence can cause very unpredictable scenarios. I'm cheering for the friendship between Allen and Kanda!
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
The episode leans more into character development rather than action. It explores the emotional weight behind the mission, which adds depth to the story and keeps it engaging.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
Even when he isn’t physically there the Earl somehow manages to make every scene feel ten times more threatening.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The story reaches a bittersweet resolution that highlights the emotional cost of the Akuma cycle. It’s less about flashy action and more about the tragic stories behind the battles, which fits the series’ tone well.

EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode closes out the 'Ghost of Mater' arc, delivering resolution to the conflict that began in the previous episode, 'Old Man of the Soil and a Lonely Night's Aria.' It marks an early tonal benchmark for the series, establishing the emotional stakes that will define Allen's journey. The conclusion directly feeds into the next episode, 'That Which Calls Forth Disaster,' signaling that the threats facing the exorcists are only beginning to escalate.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode closes out the 'Ghost of Mater' arc, delivering resolution to the conflict that began in the previous episode, 'Old Man of the Soil and a Lonely Night's Aria.' It marks an early tonal benchmark for the series, establishing the emotional stakes that will define Allen's journey. The conclusion directly feeds into the next episode, 'That Which Calls Forth Disaster,' signaling that the threats facing the exorcists are only beginning to escalate.

QUICK TAKES

kura_yena1211's avatar
kura_yena1211
Allen used "Flirt"; it was super effective! Bro, this episode was creepy but kinda heartbreaking. I absolutely love the song, though, it's very enchanting. Also really love the difference in personalities between Kanda and Allen.
peachykenn's avatar
peachykenn
Emotional episode man... Great mixture of emotion mixed with some cool action. Not to mention the the doll's beautiful yet haunting singing up until the very end. Just a good ending to a first mission arc.
adg_1's avatar
adg_1
We get a quick recap, leading into the follow-up to the last episode. Boss fight energy in the action-filled latter half, and the Kanda-Allen tag team gets a spotlight. Lala and Guzol’s tragic story fits the emo vibe of this series well. This mission ends on a bittersweet note.
giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
The story of Guzol and Lala made me so emotional! It's so sad! Also we get some sweet sweet action this episode. We learn more about Allen's powers and we understand that Innocence can cause very unpredictable scenarios. I'm cheering for the friendship between Allen and Kanda!
magicpaul's avatar
magicpaul
The episode leans more into character development rather than action. It explores the emotional weight behind the mission, which adds depth to the story and keeps it engaging.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
Even when he isn’t physically there the Earl somehow manages to make every scene feel ten times more threatening.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The story reaches a bittersweet resolution that highlights the emotional cost of the Akuma cycle. It’s less about flashy action and more about the tragic stories behind the battles, which fits the series’ tone well.

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©星野桂／集英社・テレビ東京・電通・TMS

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