La Blue Girl Returns Episode 1: Chapter 1
Manga chapter -
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
6.0
45 Fans
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OSHIMETER
6.0
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
EPISODE REVIEWS
mary_hunt
Watching Miko protect her sister from the demons made me happy because it shows she cares about something besides just fighting and getting into trouble
koraidon_316
Using her body as a weapon is still the wildest thing about this show, and the Mahoroba demons are much creepier than the old villains, even if the plot is just as chaotic
fierce_deity_271
Miko getting caught in those tentacles is such a classic La Blue Girl moment and the animation for the Shikima magic looks way better than I remembered from the older stuff
alain_351
Those Mahoroba butterfly things are actually terrifying and the way they cornered Miko in the beginning really set a dark tone for this new series
meowth
Missing Miko and her weird needle hair tricks was the main reason to watch this and seeing her back in action against those butterfly demons was a total blast
sleepysquishs
The opening scene with the butterfly demons and the sister was a total gut punch and it makes you realize how high the danger is now
silver
I really missed this series and the return doesn't disappoint because the Mahoroba are such distinct villains compared to the usual fodder Miko deals with. The lore about the Shikima Brain adds a layer of mystery that was not there previously, and seeing the seal case become the center of the conflict makes every fight feel more important than ever
isekaibro
You might think it is just the usual stuff but the way the demons use their powers to trap Miko is actually pretty clever and dark
tanjiro_tidal
Having the villains want to rule the entire universe by finding some brain in another dimension is a bit much but it works for this kind of story
shaytheotaku1
The Mahoroba are much more aggressive this time around and seeing them go after the seal case right away really sets a fast tone
loveablepanda101
Those Mahoroba demons ambushing the sisters in the woods was pretty intense and the art style has that gritty look from the older OVAs
satori_sensei
You can tell the animation budget went into that first encounter with the Mahoroba and it looked way better than the old series
umibozu_usurper
That forest fight was such a rush and it really reminded me why I liked the first show so much, Miko using her ninja arts was so fast and cool
toshiro_tempest_105
I am so glad Miko is back because those butterfly demons are actually creepy and the way they tried to corner her in the woods made me jump
diantha_329
The concept of the Shikima Brain sounds like some weird sci-fi twist for a ninja show but it makes the stakes feel a lot bigger than just fighting random monsters
blastoise_303
Everything about the Shikima Brain sounds so random and then they just throw in those Mahoroba demons for no reason
rubeus
Miko using her own body as a weapon against those Mahoroba demons is still the most bizarre thing I have ever seen in a ninja anime
finral_flyer
The animation is definitely dated, but Miko Mido being a sexy ninja is such a classic setup for this show
jiro_jolt_127
Those butterfly demons are actually terrifying but then the tentacle stuff starts and everything gets weird
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
I really forgot how wild this old school stuff was and witnessing that needle trick again is just crazy
EPISODE CONTEXT
As the opening chapter of a four-episode OVA, this episode carries the full weight of establishment — introducing the Mahoroba as the central antagonistic force and positioning Miko and her allies as the last line of resistance against encroachment on the Shikima realm. There is no prior episode in this arc to draw from, making this the definitive entry point. Everything here is seeding conflict that Episodes 2 through 4 will escalate and resolve.
EPISODE REVIEWS
mary_hunt
Watching Miko protect her sister from the demons made me happy because it shows she cares about something besides just fighting and getting into trouble
koraidon_316
Using her body as a weapon is still the wildest thing about this show, and the Mahoroba demons are much creepier than the old villains, even if the plot is just as chaotic
fierce_deity_271
Miko getting caught in those tentacles is such a classic La Blue Girl moment and the animation for the Shikima magic looks way better than I remembered from the older stuff
alain_351
Those Mahoroba butterfly things are actually terrifying and the way they cornered Miko in the beginning really set a dark tone for this new series
meowth
Missing Miko and her weird needle hair tricks was the main reason to watch this and seeing her back in action against those butterfly demons was a total blast
sleepysquishs
The opening scene with the butterfly demons and the sister was a total gut punch and it makes you realize how high the danger is now
silver
I really missed this series and the return doesn't disappoint because the Mahoroba are such distinct villains compared to the usual fodder Miko deals with. The lore about the Shikima Brain adds a layer of mystery that was not there previously, and seeing the seal case become the center of the conflict makes every fight feel more important than ever
isekaibro
You might think it is just the usual stuff but the way the demons use their powers to trap Miko is actually pretty clever and dark
tanjiro_tidal
Having the villains want to rule the entire universe by finding some brain in another dimension is a bit much but it works for this kind of story
shaytheotaku1
The Mahoroba are much more aggressive this time around and seeing them go after the seal case right away really sets a fast tone
loveablepanda101
Those Mahoroba demons ambushing the sisters in the woods was pretty intense and the art style has that gritty look from the older OVAs
satori_sensei
You can tell the animation budget went into that first encounter with the Mahoroba and it looked way better than the old series
umibozu_usurper
That forest fight was such a rush and it really reminded me why I liked the first show so much, Miko using her ninja arts was so fast and cool
toshiro_tempest_105
I am so glad Miko is back because those butterfly demons are actually creepy and the way they tried to corner her in the woods made me jump
diantha_329
The concept of the Shikima Brain sounds like some weird sci-fi twist for a ninja show but it makes the stakes feel a lot bigger than just fighting random monsters
blastoise_303
Everything about the Shikima Brain sounds so random and then they just throw in those Mahoroba demons for no reason
rubeus
Miko using her own body as a weapon against those Mahoroba demons is still the most bizarre thing I have ever seen in a ninja anime
finral_flyer
The animation is definitely dated, but Miko Mido being a sexy ninja is such a classic setup for this show
jiro_jolt_127
Those butterfly demons are actually terrifying but then the tentacle stuff starts and everything gets weird
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
I really forgot how wild this old school stuff was and witnessing that needle trick again is just crazy
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