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Jul 21, 2019 10:26 AM
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Heh, this show's shift to a more relaxed, lighthearted school life setting changed the mood a lot.

Bela herself didn't change much as a character. Felt bad for her when some of the other older guys were intimidating her though. The action was alright this episode, although not groundbreaking imo.
Jul 21, 2019 12:28 PM
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Step up from last episode. A lot more was going on in terms of storytelling and we got some insight on Bela including backstory of her deceased human vessel. Nothing to write home about, but pretty entertaining.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Jul 21, 2019 12:32 PM
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way better than the first episode! looking forward to the next!
Jul 21, 2019 12:52 PM
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Good episode. i liked how story rich it was and we get the whole backstory of the bella (looks i mean!) in one episode.

That interview part with the high school friends was smart, they saved a lot of animation work and episode time by going with that style.

Anyway this is a nice show, hopefully it get better and more interesting later on.
Jul 21, 2019 12:53 PM
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Interesting episode. We got some depth to Bela exploring her relationship with the idea of being human. I guess we will be getting some layers as the series progresses. Still not completely sold on it but it does have a few points of interest.
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Jul 21, 2019 1:05 PM
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I thought the bowling assassin was lame but otherwise a good episode. I really like Bela's character so far and am looking forward to learning more about Bem & Belo.
Jul 21, 2019 1:30 PM
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Seems like this show is gonna go for the monster of the day approach
Jul 21, 2019 2:03 PM
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Oh so basically these demons take on the faces of the people they saw, Good for Bem to stop bella from killing Eliane cu'z he believes in the justice system.

Next ep is the Bello arc.
Jul 21, 2019 3:52 PM
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Sooo... Did anyone else notice how the background music they played in the classroom scene at the very beginning was literally "Swimming" from the Super Mario Bros. 3 All Stars OST? LMAO.
Check out that scene again and then listen to the first 15 seconds of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhh4cDNKtN4

You can't tell me that's a coincidence, haha.
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Jul 21, 2019 4:25 PM
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Vaniyaa said:
Sooo... Did anyone else notice how the background music they played in the classroom scene at the very beginning was literally "Swimming" from the Super Mario Bros. 3 All Stars OST? LMAO.
Check out that scene again and then listen to the first 15 seconds of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhh4cDNKtN4

You can't tell me that's a coincidence, haha.


I was like, "where have I heard this already", rofl!
Jul 21, 2019 6:40 PM

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Did anyone else laugh when Dominique was bowled into Oblivion? I was laughing so hard lol.

I guess this is edgy comedy now? Need more Summers for this show to be better, even though Annabela is pretty cool.
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Jul 21, 2019 7:29 PM
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So I like it, that the animes improve my interest with each episode. And this second episode was much better than the first one 😁. I love the mystery, and at least I can see some of that in this anime.
Bela (or Annie), I liked your character. Not only for being cute, but also for the appreciation she feels towards humans despite being betrayed. She is the hope of between Bem and Belo.
I was surprised to see that next phase of his monster form, it was a really great moment.
I wonder if we'll see some dramatic romance between Bela and her classmate later on. It would be something interesting.
By the way, the only thing "WTF?" of the episode, he was the muscular type of bowling in the cemetery. I am satisfied that this crazy bitch, Elaine, received her due.

I hope this anime continues like this or improves over time, because it is entertaining, I do not deny it.
Jul 21, 2019 8:03 PM

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FMmatron said:
Step up from last episode. A lot more was going on in terms of storytelling and we got some insight on Bela including backstory of her deceased human vessel. Nothing to write home about, but pretty entertaining.

was it a vessal?
i taught it was that she literally just stole her face and they can change human faces like that
So embarrased with Tensura fans and the fandom, how have we degraded
Jul 21, 2019 8:05 PM

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Damn that Elaine is cunning AF, I think it was just jealousy though. Bela was really gonna do away with her if it wasn't for Bem.

I think Belo is next though, pretty interesting character. This was better than the opening episode, maybe because Summers didn't have that much screen time!
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Jul 21, 2019 8:38 PM

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I swear, it's like the weekly monster that they fight comes from an entirely different anime or something...
Jul 21, 2019 8:43 PM
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The obnoxious detective woman had less screentime this episode which made it better. The focus was actually on the three main youkai which was good. The episode had some extreme tonal incosistencies, namely the bowling guy. Other than that this episode was perfectly fine and much better than episode 1.
Jul 21, 2019 11:11 PM

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Another nice episode. 7/10
Jul 21, 2019 11:43 PM

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It seems like it will be episodic anime.
That's a bad thing.

Jul 22, 2019 12:39 AM

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Starting to dig this more and more,the main characters are clearly not typical and that dark vibe is really nice,guess this is the Robihachi of this season.
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Jul 22, 2019 2:41 AM

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The darker tone and the focus on the Bem trio definitely was the highlight this episode.

Bela was contemplating about living the life of a human, knowing full well that they borrow the aspects of humans, living their deceased vessels. She's a cool character though. Beholding justice, beheading betrayal.

Justice is served, and Upper is no substitution for an alternative world, similar to the world we live in.

A terrifyingly good episode, even better than the pilot episode. In fact, I'll take any episode WITHOUT Summers.

Next week, it's Belo's turn.
Jul 22, 2019 3:09 AM

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A nice episode in my opinion. I really like Bela's character.

Jul 22, 2019 3:10 AM

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Mei-o_Scarlett said:
FMmatron said:
Step up from last episode. A lot more was going on in terms of storytelling and we got some insight on Bela including backstory of her deceased human vessel. Nothing to write home about, but pretty entertaining.

was it a vessal?
i taught it was that she literally just stole her face and they can change human faces like that


It's not the best word choice and they said face, even tho it looked like she took/borrowed the whole appearance.

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Jul 22, 2019 4:26 AM

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FMmatron said:
Mei-o_Scarlett said:

was it a vessal?
i taught it was that she literally just stole her face and they can change human faces like that


It's not the best word choice and they said face, even tho it looked like she took/borrowed the whole appearance.

ah okies okies
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Jul 22, 2019 4:41 AM

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The sudden supernatural bowling guy felt off. I wasn't expecting the woman to have connections like to anything supernatural.

The police and Ana were both investigating about Mary at the same time. It was too weird for a co-incidence. The last episode made the meeting look a lot more natural.

Well, this episode was still more enjoyable than the last one. Hope this keeps getting better.
Jul 22, 2019 4:59 AM

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Piromysl said:
It seems like it will be episodic anime.
That's a bad thing.


Where did you get that idea?

Perhaps the first three episodes will be based on the character s before shifting into the main story...

Jul 22, 2019 5:17 AM

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Vindicater said:
Piromysl said:
It seems like it will be episodic anime.
That's a bad thing.


Where did you get that idea?

Perhaps the first three episodes will be based on the character s before shifting into the main story...



Wells you just answered your own question.

Jul 22, 2019 9:11 AM

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They wasted that hot blonde lady by that comical, out of place bowling guy, smh.

Anyway, it's still a pretty good episode, focusing on Bella this time. She's really cute tho.

I wonder why no characters (beside her classmates) questioning her appearance (elf ears and wearing gloves all the time(this is sexy tho))

Looks like they can transform more when they lose control
Jul 22, 2019 10:52 AM

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Well the second episode was pretty good, I feel like it one of those anime that takes it time to “shine” like Psycho Pass
Jul 22, 2019 1:11 PM

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I really liked this episode. The atmosphere was very different from the pilot and I loved this high school/college setting. Bella's backstory was an interesting part of the story. I also like the fact that the episodes are named after a quality of the demon. I guess it was obvious who the 'liar' in this one was. So as a result, I was not surprised but enjoyed the search nonetheless.
Jul 22, 2019 2:10 PM

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So not a story about protecting people from Yokai, damn it forgot its whole premise in 2 episodes.

WTF was that bowling ball jerkoff supposed to accomplish.

This was lazy writing coincidence central station.
Jul 22, 2019 7:17 PM
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I'm really starting to dig the dynamic between bem , belo , and bela. Also this episode was just a roller coaster for me. The earnest happiness that bela expressed when learning about the person whose face she wore, and the new connection she was so happy to form, which did really contrast the stab of betrayal in the end. It was very well played . I also liked the little peek into the main threes daily lives with humans , although I kind of wish there was more about Bem , but the current dynamic suits me fine as well.
Jul 23, 2019 12:50 AM
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As expected,when they focused on demons instead they did a great job playing with morality. Hopefully they keep up portraying virtuous demons and corrupted humans properly.


Mei-o_Scarlett said:
FMmatron said:
Step up from last episode. A lot more was going on in terms of storytelling and we got some insight on Bela including backstory of her deceased human vessel. Nothing to write home about, but pretty entertaining.

was it a vessal?
i taught it was that she literally just stole her face and they can change human faces like that

You are right, Mary was just a girl Bela found and took her face. She was not anyhow connected to her prior. I have no idea why the other user mentions "vessel", as there is no application for this word in any of its meaning.
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Jul 23, 2019 2:41 AM

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This is where everything gets interesting, definitely a step up compared to the first episode. This is why I have trust issues lmao. Also, that woman saw Bella in her demon form and she doesn't mind? Sorry I kinda forgot what happened in ep 1
Jul 23, 2019 4:55 AM

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That was a pretty good backstory imo. Bella was pretty chill on the couch buck naked in a coat lol. I just don't understand why she had to go into a second form when she could have trashed the chick in her first anyway (guess she was pretty pissed, rightly so). Nonetheless it was nice of Bem to prevent her from murdering.

I ship her with the boy who draws her too.

Gotta admit the bowling dude got me off guard as well.
Jul 23, 2019 6:24 AM

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You know what I really, really like about a good story. When there's actual character development in the SECOND episode. Very rare that you see something like that. Her transition from acting like her other female classmates to acting like 'Mary' was a nice evolution.

I'm excited to see where this show goes. Also her monster form is badass.
Jul 23, 2019 9:57 AM

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This series falls flat on its face at some parts, but is otherwise pretty good. I'm enjoying the art and chemistry between Bem, Belo, and Bella. This episode was decent. It felt weird to be in a cheerful, bright school setting after just being in the melancholy and monochromatic lower city. The villain in this ep was so over the top evil that it was incredibly difficult to take him seriously. The demon forms of the main three still end up looking like early 2000's cartoon villains, but I kinda like them that way. Bella's probably my favorite character right now, I'm hoping we end up focusing on Belo in the next episode. He seems like a fun character.
Jul 23, 2019 11:42 AM

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I love the atmosphere of the first episode, the second one lost that but it showed us more what the main characters are and what mostly this is about, but what's the only thing I like is the banger jazz opening. It's 6/10 but for obvious reasons.
Jul 23, 2019 12:43 PM
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The story for the 2nd episode was good.
Jul 23, 2019 4:02 PM

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I don't know, I liked the first episode more, this was so meh...
Jul 23, 2019 4:54 PM
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It was a fine episode, but..... What was that bowling guy?! What is this stupidly stupid super power or what?! It just ruined that dark mode... Why.... really why...
Jul 23, 2019 5:58 PM

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Wow... wow... I was really into this... I was really into this... and then a man capable of transforming in a bowling ball appeared... the first guy, I can take, but the sheer stupidity of this guy's design completely ruined the episode for me. But the red haired girl's monster design at the end was cool.

Thanks to @Vaniyaa for pointing out the music, I went back and listened and just sort of died laughing for a moment, that is now the best part of the episode.
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Jul 24, 2019 12:46 AM

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Quiet impressing episode, but is still far from good.

It was interesting to see the backstory of Bela's face. Im assuming we would get to see Belo's next.
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this was...better

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sorta

none of the problems I noticed in the first episode have actually gone away, but they weren't as in focus this time.

The animation is...bizarre. some shots will be smooth as hell and flow like water, while others are jank as all fuck. Plus the monster design is still straight out of the 60's while the rest of the show has been completely modernized, which causes...dissonance, let's say.
Jul 24, 2019 2:10 PM

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Those 'monsters' are far from scary.. A bowling man, really?
Jul 26, 2019 6:21 PM

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Nice chapter, except for the bowling man. Wtf with that?
Jul 26, 2019 11:09 PM
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A nice episode in my opinion. I really like Bela's character.


Yeah I'm excited for more from her.
Jul 31, 2019 12:00 AM
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That bowling assasin was straight out of like sailor moon cartoon or power Rangers lol!
Jul 31, 2019 5:49 AM
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Bowling man was real wacky, & good animation during that fight.
Bela's 2nd form was cool like Aliens.
Detectives following Elaine's elaborate schemes was quite interesting.
End where the trio thinks about their original face owner, and how she changed behavior toward the boy in class was a nice touch of character growth.
Sep 17, 2019 11:53 PM

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Elaine kills Mary for being too positive. Hope she rots in prison lol
Nov 30, 2019 11:34 AM

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So the youkai got their faces from other humans, now i'm curious about bem and belo's origin of their human face

I knew that that woman was the culprit, the way the classmates contradicted each other when talking about her was the real sign

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