High School DxD Episode 5: I Will Defeat My Ex-girlfriend!

Manga volume 5-5

Canon/HIGH

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8.4

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There it is Issei is finally starting to show some real character development. This episode highlighted how much faith he has in the ones he prays to… even if he ended up praying to you'll know if you watch. What made me laugh the most, though, was Issei’s alarm clock. The way it keeps showing a different avatar every time, is still one of the funniest running gags in the series.

yonahime

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This episode was great! It's nice to know what Issei's Sacred Gear is more powerful than we thought, the episode also showcases just how powerful Rias Gremory is. And I'm amazed at how Raynare tried to enchant Issei one last time—what a typical devil move for a fallen angel. 😅 But I'm happy because Asia was saved! Hurray! 🎊

Episode Context

The title says it all, this is the episode where Issei's personal stakes collide head-on with the supernatural conflicts that have been building since episode one. Expect a sharp escalation in both action intensity and emotional weight. The combat sequences hit harder here, carrying real consequence rather than serving as spectacle. Issei's growth from hapless pervert to someone willing to fight for what matters gets its most direct test yet, with Raynare at the center of that confrontation. Rias and Asia remain pivotal, anchoring the emotional throughline. The ecchi elements take a backseat to genuine tension and character payoff. Pacing is tight and forward-driving, this isn't a setup episode, it's a delivery episode. If the first four episodes were asking whether DxD could back up its premise with substance, this is the answer.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateFeb 3, 2012

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