Befriending Mrs. Rie as your savior from the supernatural foes is the best decision in your life. The pacing of the story lore is still rising up and building climax to the upcoming episodes. The ENDING is an MOUTH-OPENER MOMENT in which your heart will stop beating.

fairy

5 mo

Verified

Rie is such a sweetheart, and I love seeing how much she cares about the boys. Her past is so sad and felt very impactful. Then, my jaw DROPPED at the end of this episode. Totally unexpected scene, and I was so scared about the outcome of the situation possibly being bad.

itswowi

5 mo

Verified

Returning to the mountain felt like a turning point. I must highlight the visual artistry of the forest; it adds so much value to the plot. This chapter's discovery emphasizes the tragedy and how some things are irreversible.

Episode Context

Coming off the confrontational energy of Episode 8, 'Contact,' this ninth installment deepens the mythology of the village and its connection to the supernatural, functioning as the critical bridge between mid-season revelations and the endgame. Old Man Takeda emerges as a key piece of the puzzle, adding historical weight to the horrors Yoshiki and 'Hikaru' face. With Episode 10 titled 'Truth,' this episode is clearly laying the groundwork for a major turning point as the series enters its final stretch.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateSep 8, 2025

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