There are quite a lot of revelations in this episode, along with the appearance of a couple of familiar characters. A portion of Hana’s past is revealed, as well as Alumi’s true purpose and the identity of the real enemy. Compared to the manga, Yoh and Anna’s faces aren't revealed in this episode. The studio also decided not to include their conversation with Hao which is very important. From this point onward, we can expect to see more familiar names and faces popping up as the Flower of Maize is about to kick off.