D.Gray-man Episode 87: Critical Point
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D.Gray-man Episode 87: Critical Point

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 86Next: EP 88 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

ruban's avatar
ruban
the tension in this episode is actually crazy. The ark falling apart while they’re still fighting is stressful as hell but in a good way. Finally getting some lore drops too. That one entrance at the end literally saved the hype of this episode.
barshan's avatar
barshan
This episode was really intense. Allen showed a new level of power. Honestly this one was really exciting to watch.
agape2401's avatar
agape2401
What was expected to be the final battle of this arc turned out to be a stunning display of our protagonist's new power. At the same time, the villain that we didn't thought would be engaging the heroes turns out to be their most dangerous opponent yet. Really clever actually.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The synchronization rates are off the charts, and the danger is everywhere. There’s a heart-stopping moment where Allen has to push his body way past its limit just to stay in the fight.
lavanya_ch958's avatar
lavanya_ch958
This is one of the most iconic episodes in the entire franchise. This is the moment where the power scaling of the series shifts forever and Allen Walker truly ascends to a new level of strength.
umang's avatar
umang
Allen is still on losing end . Loved the fight styling and The sudden power UPs of Allen was visually impacting . Loved the direction of the story where it is moving
kento's avatar
kento
The timing isn't great but the new Allen power is quite intriguing. That was absolutely amazing can't believe how attractive Allen looks in Crown Clown. Anyway, this episode was incredible, though Lenalee and Chaoji definitely reached a whole new level of stupid in this episode.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 86, 'Weak Person,' which exposed the vulnerabilities of the core cast, 'Critical' escalates those personal crises into decisive turning points that feel genuinely consequential at this late stage of the series. This episode acts as a pressure valve — the buildup from prior vulnerabilities is tested here in full. It feeds directly into Episode 88, 'Lavi,' suggesting the next chapter will zero in on the fallout from whatever fractures here.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 86, 'Weak Person,' which exposed the vulnerabilities of the core cast, 'Critical' escalates those personal crises into decisive turning points that feel genuinely consequential at this late stage of the series. This episode acts as a pressure valve — the buildup from prior vulnerabilities is tested here in full. It feeds directly into Episode 88, 'Lavi,' suggesting the next chapter will zero in on the fallout from whatever fractures here.

QUICK TAKES

ruban's avatar
ruban
the tension in this episode is actually crazy. The ark falling apart while they’re still fighting is stressful as hell but in a good way. Finally getting some lore drops too. That one entrance at the end literally saved the hype of this episode.
barshan's avatar
barshan
This episode was really intense. Allen showed a new level of power. Honestly this one was really exciting to watch.
agape2401's avatar
agape2401
What was expected to be the final battle of this arc turned out to be a stunning display of our protagonist's new power. At the same time, the villain that we didn't thought would be engaging the heroes turns out to be their most dangerous opponent yet. Really clever actually.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The synchronization rates are off the charts, and the danger is everywhere. There’s a heart-stopping moment where Allen has to push his body way past its limit just to stay in the fight.
lavanya_ch958's avatar
lavanya_ch958
This is one of the most iconic episodes in the entire franchise. This is the moment where the power scaling of the series shifts forever and Allen Walker truly ascends to a new level of strength.
umang's avatar
umang
Allen is still on losing end . Loved the fight styling and The sudden power UPs of Allen was visually impacting . Loved the direction of the story where it is moving
kento's avatar
kento
The timing isn't great but the new Allen power is quite intriguing. That was absolutely amazing can't believe how attractive Allen looks in Crown Clown. Anyway, this episode was incredible, though Lenalee and Chaoji definitely reached a whole new level of stupid in this episode.

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©星野桂／集英社・テレビ東京・電通・TMS

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