Not gonna lie, Shiki's transformation was SO COOL when seeing it in action instead of just a glimpse in the opening. The climax of the fight brought peak animation and soundtrack. I didn't expect a back story to Drakken of all people but it explains so much for why he was messed up. I also adore the theory that only after Rebecca and Shiki meet that a time leap is possible for the cast, and not just a simple plot armor.