All right, so, there's essentially three plots going on this episode, so we'll go through them one by one. First, we have Shiki facing off against Tsuba and we finally have the reveal of the coffin which, I have to admit, it was a cool reveal. Most certainly it adds yet another layer of challenge to the situation and, frankly, Shiki should probably have died by now - but you know how it is, villains have to make speeches and waste time rather than getting their jobs done. Second, we have Mudano and Co. trying to get into the area blocked off by the Momotaro lady. This plotline took up most of the episode and was fairly nice to watch (Juji really made me laugh, surprisingly, I can't lie), with the only drawback of significance being Byobugaura - she's been completely insufferable since day one, and she still is. Lastly, we have Jin inside of the box with Momotaro lady, which wasn't very lengthy but was most definitely interesting to watch play out. All in all, many things to like about this episode, but the motion sickness I felt towards the end when the whole damn screen was shaking for, like, a minute was an awful choice.

marin_coser

7 mo

Verified

You keep waiting for him to turn it around, but it just keeps getting harder 😭

nekokurarisu

7 mo

Verified

It’s a must-watch because it doesn’t fake strength, he’s genuinely overwhelmed omfg

Episode Context

Episode 9 hits the midpoint approach of this 24-episode run and leans hard into combat. Tougen Anki shifts into a higher gear here, delivering intense battle sequences that prioritize strategic fighting over raw power exchanges. The ideological rift between the Oni and Momotaro factions takes center stage, giving the action real thematic weight rather than spectacle for its own sake. Expect a suspenseful, adrenaline-driven episode where character motivations get peeled back mid-fight, revealing why these factions are locked in such bitter conflict. The pacing is tight and relentless, this isn't a cooldown episode. Studio Hibari pushes the animation during key confrontations, and the tone stays dark and urgent throughout. If you've been waiting for the show to raise the stakes meaningfully, this is where it delivers.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateSep 5, 2025

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