The First Unit may be unbelievably strong, but this episode also shows how kind and compassionate they are.They take the time to comfort and help the families of the victims, which made me like them even more.Meanwhile, the Second Unit has recovered and is ready for their next mission.Before they leave, the First Unit's captain asks them an important question: Do they truly understand what it means to protect history?I think that's a powerful question, and it's one I'll be thinking about as I continue watching this anime.

kuroryu

2 mo

Verified

This folklore investigation felt like a tense supernatural detective story. The perfectly measured pacing, and the eerie night time animation looked gorgeous. Some stellar team synergy is showcased by the suspenseful tone which provided collective character development.

mznaufal

2 mo

Verified

Menurut saya episode ini cukup epic karena Dua unit ini menjalankan misi secara terpisah tetapi saling berhubungan satu sama lain. Aroma rival dan persaingan di dua unit sangat terasa. Detail visual terbaik pada episode ini terdapat pada kamar para anggota kedua unit tersebut tinggal

Episode Context

Sitting at the season's midpoint after the First Unit's hard-won victory in Episode 7, this episode serves as a necessary exhale, processing the aftermath and letting characters recalibrate before the back half intensifies. Izuminokami Kanesada's renewed resolve effectively reunites the Second Unit with fresh purpose, pivoting the narrative from reactive combat to a more deliberate, character-motivated push forward. It's a bridge episode that transforms the season's central question from 'can they fight?' to 'why do they fight?', groundwork the remaining five episodes will build on.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateAug 20, 2017

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