I think this is a really good setup for the next phase of the series. It starts off with the fallout from the battle last episode, with the disturbing thought about losing one's humanity as the battle keeps raging on. Fortunately, people genuinely lending support is not in short order, and we have a few heartwarming scenes for that. Unfortunately though, the villains, whom we thought were beaten last time, makes a vengeful comeback and are now more relentless than ever. And then there's the "twist." So many thing happening on this new story arc, this is going to be a lot to take on. But personally I'm hooked, great to see these thrilling developments in the story.