All the lore built up for the action really does make sense and is pretty amazing. The tension in the episode was crazy, and that slap was C R I S P. Currently loving Lenalee, she's an absolute boss. Love Miranda too, the characters in the anime are really nicely done.

peachykenn

7 mo

Verified

This episode is a solid resolution of this arc. Miranda finally finds a job that's fit for her and genuinely seems so much happier which I love. I really liked her as a side character.

giolinsb

7 mo

Verified

Wild ride! The first half of the episode is action packed and it's cool to see different fighting styles! Miranda is very strong-willed and resilient! Then we get some calm and a new character introduced! Lavi looks like the fun type! I'm sure he'll bring some humor to the Order!

Episode Context

This is the kind of episode that earns D.Gray-man its reputation for emotional weight. Expect a tonal shift toward introspection without sacrificing momentum, action sequences punctuate quieter, character-driven scenes rather than dominating them. Allen Walker, Lenalee Lee, and Miranda Lotto each carry visible tension here, with the episode leaning hard into questions of duty, sacrifice, and what it costs to keep fighting. The snow-soaked atmosphere reinforces a melancholic undertone throughout. Pacing is measured and deliberate, rewarding viewers who have been following character dynamics closely. This is not a spectacle episode, it's a morally complex one, best appreciated by fans invested in the human side of the Exorcist mission rather than pure combat.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateDec 19, 2006

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