This episode does a good job of showcasing Kabane's powers while also giving him a clear motivation to search for his mother. The introduction of the other two characters is solid as well. Shiki starts off as the kind of character who seems annoying at first, but unlike some similar characters, he quickly grew on me. Meanwhile, Akira is really funny and cute. I also really liked the change the anime made by adding Akira and Shiki to Kabane's first case. Overall, a strong follow-up episode with good character introductions and setup for the future.