The pacing was rather slow on this one, but it did not effect the quality of the plot as the ep was focused on Gyuuki's backstory. The animation, especially in the action scenes, was peak! Nurarihyon was sooo cool, too! Funny how he and Rikuo have the same features, except the eyes, though. Gyuuki's past was dreadful, leading the tone of this ep was miserable and intense.