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May 14, 2021 10:25 AM
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Yikes, Nina with her despairing memories. Seems her childhood did affect and shape the character as she is today.

It's harsh seeing characters suffer like that but I guess it's not uncommon in a show like this. Reflectors really go through a lot of shit in this show.
Stark700May 14, 2021 11:05 AM
May 14, 2021 11:25 AM
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Masochist Uta is pretty much screwed in the head. while Niina is having second thoughts while having been served a horrid childhood.

The usual school festival stuff for Ruka and Hiori, though a set-up to the usual Reflector stuff.

Niina's teenage years shaped with Lord G.G. Byron poems that ring like a bell. But just like a runaway girl, the memories linger like a dead carving knife, and the salvation of a Sister is her breaking point.

So this is basically a Yuri show that's filled with love, hope and despair, that's all that clings to it. The life of these Reflectors go through are some of the most deepest rabbit hole shit that knows no depths.
May 14, 2021 11:35 AM
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Jesus that was rough episode. While I do feel bad for Niina, all of it was just ooof.
May 14, 2021 12:54 PM
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Didn't expect that backstory. I have no idea what the ritual actually did but Momo got shaken up.
May 14, 2021 1:05 PM
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Pretty dark episode.

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May 14, 2021 1:25 PM
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Poor Niina. :( That was horrifying
May 14, 2021 2:05 PM
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I wonder if they'll show the other sephira, even daath, later in this series.
May 14, 2021 3:15 PM
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Holy shit that was dark.. wasn’t expecting that Nina backstory
May 14, 2021 9:18 PM
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and i thought all those harsh dark backstory of Nina would made her terrifyingly strong???


May 14, 2021 11:20 PM

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Unexpected dark backstory for Niina. The direction in this episode was actually really good. Momo and the other girl seem to have a past together, I assume they were a duo of reflectors just like Ruka and Hiori that got split for some reason. I wasn't really into this anime until this episode, but now I'm curious about what's gonna happen next and how the plot will unfold.
May 15, 2021 1:12 AM

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man nina's childhood was heartbreaking T-T but the end was so confusing the heck happend
May 15, 2021 3:23 AM
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everyone’s talking about niina but what about the random stuff they dunked on us?😭😭 the one about uta being the original yukiko, some weird ass ritual of boob touching (and why their rings turned blue), about the “nozomi room” (me and my friend has some theory abt that), niina’s house that is apparently a luggage, also uta taking kana’s frag???? IDK ANYMORE but i am still very much invested in this anime, looking forward to my questions being answered~ also that giant blue mecha 🧍🏻‍♀️
May 15, 2021 10:42 AM

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Whoaaa that is a really dark back story
May 15, 2021 10:51 AM

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Damn, that was hard to watch, I did not expect this show would get this real.
May 16, 2021 6:59 PM

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well this episode went way harder than i thought ,took a while but i am now invested in watching this till the end
May 16, 2021 7:58 PM

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Yeah I have no idea what's going on anymore during the ritual of Niina & Hiori's onee-sama. Also, what happened with Uta? Why are the red reflectors switching partners?? So confused here ~
May 17, 2021 4:57 PM

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Hiori's sister's non showed memories must be terrifying if even someone like Niina was utterly shocked when she experienced them during the ritual.
Jun 1, 2021 11:47 AM
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without socks niina is going to be cold
Jul 9, 2021 7:10 AM

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sad life for Niina. She has no food that she's eating wet tissue paper! omg...

her mom is abusive. and then mom get stabbed dead. A girl named Nozomi rescued Niina, but then Nozomi disappeared suddenly. Is "Nozomi" just a nickname for anyone using that room?! disturbing..

this episode is somehow darker than the previous ones...
Jul 17, 2021 1:52 PM
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Niina's backstory was really really harsh, the part where she receives child abuse was so hard to watch... well that was some really interesting episode, and Momo remembering about Hiori's sister at the end is interesting as well
Mar 6, 2022 3:11 PM
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i didn't expect it to be so dark like damn child abuse and a homicide wow..

Jul 6, 2023 11:32 PM
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Blue Reflection Ray review. A fascinating show. The surface story is a well designed and plotted magical girl show where the protagonists try to protect other girls' negative feelings from being "consumed" by the antagonists for their own use.

But the show subverts anime tropes to create a sense of foreboding, and way the show plays with the characters' perception of reality makes the viewer question everything they see. The theme of hundreds of girls and women living with social anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and other mental health problems is a dark commentary on the mores and structures in modern society.

An excellent Anime that is worth bing watching. It has 24 Episodes. + 24 OVA Mini Chibi Episodes all worth watching.

Storyline: 9/10
Art style: 10/10
Music: 9/10
Fight scenes: 9/10
Overall Enjoyment: 9/10

This is one of the best Magical Girl Anime and Video games I have ever watched and played. Some of the characters in the franchise. Hiori Hirahara, Mio Hirahara, Yuzu & Lime Shijō Yuzuki, Shijō Raimu, Ruka Hanari, Shino Mizusaki, Uta Kamogawa, Nina Yamada, Saiki Yuri, Yukiko Takaoka. Gust Koei Tecmo DMM Pictures Games and Anime. Reflector battles.Blue Reflection Ray is a really good Anime. You should watch it if you haven't yet. The music is beautiful, characters are lovable, gameplay is really good. Also the storyline is very enjoyable. I recommend em to everyone who is either into Anime. Or just wants a fun Magical Girl Anime to watch. The transformations are similar to Sailor Moon and Madoka Magica in a way. Some of the art style reminds me of Yuki Yuna is a Hero. Like the color schemes in some scenarios. Ruka Hanari looks similar to Sailor Mars Rei Heino in a way. This has one of the best Anime OST BGM soundtracks I have ever heard hands down. If you have not played Blue Reflection, Tie/Second or even watched the Blue Reflection Ray Anime. Than your missing out. This series is quite enjoyable and lovable. Blue Reflection Ray that takes place between the first and second game that is a must watch. Really enjoyed it a lot. Blue Reflection Sword other the girl who dances in illusions. Blue Reflection Tie.

I love Mel Kishida's art style. It's very pretty. The Anime as a whole is perfect. It may not be the cream of the crop, but it's still really fun. And really enjoyable.

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