Took so long to finally reach a battle with another actual enemy only for it to end fast and move on to... Check notes* MORE FUCKING FIGHTING AMONG OURSELFS AS TRAINING OR WHATEVER. Like bro you can't make this shit up.

pam2026

3 mo

Éste capítulo me gustó un poco más. El ataque sicológico está un poco más interesante.

tsubasa

3 mo

Generally not my favorite type of role from Nobuhiko. The animation was good but the fights don't seem particularly interesting. In particular, it gets really boring fast if the mc is constantly charging into battles with his fists. I hope as a shinobi, we get to see more tricks or techniques.

Episode Context

Episode 5 shifts gears from introductions into pressure. The newly formed Black Torch unit faces a mononoke clash that tests coordination rather than individual power, followed by a training scenario with a psychological, illusion-driven edge. Jirou and Ragou remain at the center, but Ichika and Reiji get real screen time as their personal convictions and emotional baggage come into focus. The pacing moves between brisk supernatural action and tense interpersonal friction, with quieter character beats woven in throughout. This is not a standalone mystery episode. The themes running through it are trust under strain, rivalry, and the difficulty of working beside people whose histories and abilities are still only partly understood. Fans who enjoy character-driven team dynamics alongside energetic combat will find the episode rewarding.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 1, 2026

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