D.Gray-man Episode 96: Yet the Hands of Time Move Onward
Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

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D.Gray-man Episode 96: Yet the Hands of Time Move Onward

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 95Next: EP 97 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

zaramiller's avatar
zaramiller
Lenalee gets hit with memories from her childhood, and the tone turns unsettling in that classic D.Gray-man way where emotional damage is always around the corner. It would have been a great episode but the pacing just threw me off.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
A transition episode that shows the world doesn't stop just because they had a big battle. It’s a bit of a breather but has some heavy foreshadowing. Watch for Miranda Lotto trying to find her place in the new normal at HQ. Good for character continuity.
lavanya_ch958's avatar
lavanya_ch958
Its an episode about scars both physical and emotional and the relentless march of time. It sets the stage for Invasion of the Black order arc with grace and mystery.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
I feel the dark, chaotic graphics capture the "Skulls" invading the labs with a sense of panic from this episode. The peak moment is the science staff desperately trying to protect the Akuma Egg.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
Plans are failing, people are struggling, and we are watching everything crumble like THIS IS NOT OKAY.
uayanjimenez's avatar
uayanjimenez
An emotional roller coaster. from Jasdevi's punk-rock chaos to level 4's angelic horror, you won't be able to calm down. The pain of leaving friends behind is real, but seeing their growth is pure hype. A masterpiece of bitterness and hope.
umang's avatar
umang
Our great villain Lulu is back again , daring task done by Lulu if i may say ! loved this episode as it include much more needed detail for future The tense vibe was awesome along with a suspense regarding the power of Allen.
mochatea's avatar
mochatea
Pacing was pretty slow in the first half of the episode, but the second half picked up the pace and we are finally getting some action over here! The eerie vibe of the series is also back with the subtle fourteenth foreshadowing and all, so love that!

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'The Sheep and the Dog,' which sharpened the focus on fractured loyalties inside the Black Order, this episode escalates that unease into something more urgent and structural. It functions as a pressure-cooker buildup, tightening the screws before the narrative erupts into direct confrontation. It feeds directly into 'Headquarters Under Siege,' making it essential viewing for anyone who wants the full dramatic weight of that assault.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'The Sheep and the Dog,' which sharpened the focus on fractured loyalties inside the Black Order, this episode escalates that unease into something more urgent and structural. It functions as a pressure-cooker buildup, tightening the screws before the narrative erupts into direct confrontation. It feeds directly into 'Headquarters Under Siege,' making it essential viewing for anyone who wants the full dramatic weight of that assault.

QUICK TAKES

zaramiller's avatar
zaramiller
Lenalee gets hit with memories from her childhood, and the tone turns unsettling in that classic D.Gray-man way where emotional damage is always around the corner. It would have been a great episode but the pacing just threw me off.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
A transition episode that shows the world doesn't stop just because they had a big battle. It’s a bit of a breather but has some heavy foreshadowing. Watch for Miranda Lotto trying to find her place in the new normal at HQ. Good for character continuity.
lavanya_ch958's avatar
lavanya_ch958
Its an episode about scars both physical and emotional and the relentless march of time. It sets the stage for Invasion of the Black order arc with grace and mystery.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
I feel the dark, chaotic graphics capture the "Skulls" invading the labs with a sense of panic from this episode. The peak moment is the science staff desperately trying to protect the Akuma Egg.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
Plans are failing, people are struggling, and we are watching everything crumble like THIS IS NOT OKAY.
uayanjimenez's avatar
uayanjimenez
An emotional roller coaster. from Jasdevi's punk-rock chaos to level 4's angelic horror, you won't be able to calm down. The pain of leaving friends behind is real, but seeing their growth is pure hype. A masterpiece of bitterness and hope.
umang's avatar
umang
Our great villain Lulu is back again , daring task done by Lulu if i may say ! loved this episode as it include much more needed detail for future The tense vibe was awesome along with a suspense regarding the power of Allen.
mochatea's avatar
mochatea
Pacing was pretty slow in the first half of the episode, but the second half picked up the pace and we are finally getting some action over here! The eerie vibe of the series is also back with the subtle fourteenth foreshadowing and all, so love that!

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©星野桂／集英社・テレビ東京・電通・TMS

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