Onihei

This final episode brought things back to the main idea of the series about how the past and present don’t always match. It followed Omasa as she dealt with someone from her past and how things had changed over time. A lot of it focused on old feelings and how people and situations don’t stay the same, even when you want them to. It tied into the bigger themes the show had been building on since the start, especially how the past stays with people in different ways. The episode also had some strong soundtrack and a few nice action moments that helped lift it. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked as a final chapter. It had a bittersweet tone rather than a happy ending, which fit the show. A fitting end to the series.

This finale is a perfect end to a perfect show.My favorite part was at the end with Heizou comforting Omasa in the rain.The timing of the ending song with its lines about crying and the symbolic first tear being followed by rain pouring down on both was the best. I enjoyed watching .

This one felt like it should’ve had more time to breathe. It followed Koyanagi after something heavy in his life and showed him struggling while getting pulled into another situation. The main idea was good, but it moved too fast and some parts didn’t get enough time to really land. It still worked in a few emotional moments, but it felt a bit rushed and like it needed more space to tell the story properly. Worth watching, but it felt like it could’ve been better with more time.

The emotional core is strong. Koyanagi's grief is real. His gamble is desperate. And Heizo's quiet mercy is beautiful. One thing that really got me: the idea that saving a family he destroyed is his redemption. It's not clean. It's not easy. But it's right.

This one was mostly about Hisae and her past, and it showed more of her relationship with Heizō. Things from her past came back while Heizō was away, and it turned into a more emotional episode than action-based. It did feel a bit rushed, but Hisae stood out a lot here and her bond with Heizō came through well. The ending was wholesome and kept things simple. Worth it if you like episodes focused on Hisae.

This episode is a mixed bag.Hisae's backstory is fascinating, but the episode ends up being more about Heizo's kindness than her strength.The visuals are stunning . But the pacing is rushed, and Kondo is a forgettable villain.

This episode has Heizō telling Ojun a story before bed about thieves, and it turns into one of the heaviest episodes so far. It uses a different storytelling style compared to the others, which makes it stand out. It follows a story from the past that slowly connects to different people and situations. The pacing is slower and the story feels more tragic. A lot of it just plays out step by step without much being said out loud. It keeps your attention because of how everything is shown, and the visuals also stand out more than usual in a few scenes. Worth watching if you’re into slower, heavier episodes.

The funeral scene mimics Edo era scrolls, followed by lush rainstorm imagery that highlights grief. The master who bullied Isotaro is drawn in a pastel cartoonishness that reveals the shallowness of his character .The framing as a bedtime story makes it even more haunting.

This is the episode where everything clicks.Finally understand why Heizo is the way he is a man who's compassionate to those who show remorse but ruthless to those who cross the line. He was saved by a thief who saw potential in him, and he's been trying to pay that forward ever since.

This is the lightest episode so far. No blood, no battles, no rape threats. Just Heizo being clever, Kumehachi being conflicted, and an old man getting humiliated in the most gentlemanly way possible. The animation is great the fireworks scene is breathtaking, and the use of morning glories to show time passing is a lovely touch.

This episode is about Heizō's past and how he grew up, and how his family was back then. It’s more about his story as a kid than anything else, and there isn’t much action. It feels more emotional than the others. Worth watching if you like episodes about the flashbacks and character-focused stories.

Episode 7 is the one where Onihei really clicks. It's got the tension of the first episode and the emotional weight of the second. Gohei's story is tragic, and watching Heizo's guilt eat at him is incredibly effective. I'm starting to get the sense that this show is more than just a period action drama.

Nice to see a different side of Heizō here, and I liked that it spent more time on him as a person. This episode was slower and didn’t have much action, but I liked it more for the characters and their relationships. Had a few nice moments that made Heizō feel more likable. Worth watching if you enjoy slower episodes that spend more time on the characters.

I like this episode. Zenpachi is a great character cunning, charming, and clearly operating on an honor among thieves code that Heizo respects. The heist is fun, the scenery is gorgeous, and Heizo letting the old man go free is a nice character moment.

Episode 5 is a relief. Chugo is so pathetic he's endearing, and watching him stumble through the episode is genuinely funny.Chugo falls hard for a prostitute named Omatsu . She's genuinely kind to him she seems to like him for who he is, not just his money . He spends his entire inheritance on her, borrows from family, and sneaks out of patrol duty to see her. He's a total disaster and he loves it.

This episode deals with some heavy stuff. It's not as well handled as some of the previous episodes, and the near sexual assault plotline feels like a cheap way to raise the stakes. That said, the music is great somewhere between jazz and elevator music, which weirdly works for the show's dark, gritty tone. but I still love it.

The animation continues to be solid, and the mood is as dark as ever. The white plum blossom perfume that Heizo notices on his attacker is a nice touch—the scent is associated with ephemerality and early death.

This episode focused more on Heizō’s family and his past choices, and it felt more emotional than the others. It showed how things from the past still affect the present, and it spent more time on his home life. Not much action, but it was still good because of the story. Probably the heaviest episode so far. Tough watch, but in a good way. Worth watching if you like more emotional, character-focused episodes.

Episode two is a tragedy about memory and disillusionment. The visual contrast between the sakura pink girl Samanosuke remembers and the faded, broken woman they find is devastating.Heizo's comment to the heartbroken Samanosuke is brutally honest but i love the part.

This episode felt more like a fun break from the heavier ones. It was set outside the usual place and had more of a simple story about getting mixed up with the wrong people. It was easy to watch and had some good moments throughout. The scenery also stood out and looked really nice. Worth watching if you want something lighter and a bit more fun.