D.Gray-man Episode 97: Headquarters Attack
Canon/HIGH

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10.0

8 Fans

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D.Gray-man Episode 97: Headquarters Attack

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 96Next: EP 98 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

zaramiller's avatar
zaramiller
And here we go. Lulu Bell infiltrates the Black Order, the science team starts getting attacked, and the mood goes from suspicious to full emergency alarm. Finally!
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The peace doesn't last long. The Order itself comes under fire, and it feels personal this time. Witness the shock on Komui Lee’s face when he realizes the enemy has literally walked through the front door. Must-watch for the tension.
lavanya_ch958's avatar
lavanya_ch958
It sets the stage for one of the most emotional and brutal battles in the entire franchise. Its dark, intense, and incredibly effective at making the viewer feel the same no exit dread as the characters.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
You can experience in this episode the intense, red-tinted graphics during the lab lockdown, which make the air feel thin. The shock moment is when Reiver and the scientists use which chemical weapons against the Skulls.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
Everyone is running on fumes but still fighting like absolute legends and we’re yelling at the screen like YOU BETTER SURVIVE THIS.
uayanjimenez's avatar
uayanjimenez
The tension has no brakes. While Krory is literally bleeding out for his family in the Ark, the HQ is falling apart. It's a brutal reminder that being an exorcist isn't a gift -it's a sacrifice. High stakes, zero safety, and 100% emotional damage.
umang's avatar
umang
That was quick from the slow pace to the sudden invasion of HQ , Hats off to Lulu ! damn quite a great pacing not the episode is on ! good story building without much of filler episode
mochatea's avatar
mochatea
The plot is finally thickening here! Love how the pace is finally picking up compared to the previous episodes. And it’s only been a few episodes but I love seeing the battle animations again, especially from Allen's spells and moves!

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at episode 97 of 103, this episode hits during the final stretch of the series, where the consequences of every prior conflict converge. Following escalating tensions within the Black Order, 'Headquarters Attack' shifts the threat from internal fractures to an external assault, forcing the organization into a full defensive posture. It directly sets up 'Strength of a General,' signaling a turn from survival mode toward a more calculated counteroffensive.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at episode 97 of 103, this episode hits during the final stretch of the series, where the consequences of every prior conflict converge. Following escalating tensions within the Black Order, 'Headquarters Attack' shifts the threat from internal fractures to an external assault, forcing the organization into a full defensive posture. It directly sets up 'Strength of a General,' signaling a turn from survival mode toward a more calculated counteroffensive.

QUICK TAKES

zaramiller's avatar
zaramiller
And here we go. Lulu Bell infiltrates the Black Order, the science team starts getting attacked, and the mood goes from suspicious to full emergency alarm. Finally!
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The peace doesn't last long. The Order itself comes under fire, and it feels personal this time. Witness the shock on Komui Lee’s face when he realizes the enemy has literally walked through the front door. Must-watch for the tension.
lavanya_ch958's avatar
lavanya_ch958
It sets the stage for one of the most emotional and brutal battles in the entire franchise. Its dark, intense, and incredibly effective at making the viewer feel the same no exit dread as the characters.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
You can experience in this episode the intense, red-tinted graphics during the lab lockdown, which make the air feel thin. The shock moment is when Reiver and the scientists use which chemical weapons against the Skulls.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
Everyone is running on fumes but still fighting like absolute legends and we’re yelling at the screen like YOU BETTER SURVIVE THIS.
uayanjimenez's avatar
uayanjimenez
The tension has no brakes. While Krory is literally bleeding out for his family in the Ark, the HQ is falling apart. It's a brutal reminder that being an exorcist isn't a gift -it's a sacrifice. High stakes, zero safety, and 100% emotional damage.
umang's avatar
umang
That was quick from the slow pace to the sudden invasion of HQ , Hats off to Lulu ! damn quite a great pacing not the episode is on ! good story building without much of filler episode
mochatea's avatar
mochatea
The plot is finally thickening here! Love how the pace is finally picking up compared to the previous episodes. And it’s only been a few episodes but I love seeing the battle animations again, especially from Allen's spells and moves!

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