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Aug 13, 2021 10:24 AM
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Welp, that Hiori trying to make a difference no matter how difficult it seems. A lot of despair this episode but she represents a beacon of hope.

It's kinda crazy how this episode unfolded itself with that big cliffhanger. Feels like shit is about to get really real.
Aug 13, 2021 10:29 AM
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OH MY GOD!! Hiori is such an awful character!! This is show is such a mess that I feel bad that they wasted a ton of money for this 2cour piece of horrible fiction. Already made it this far hoping for things to get better so I'm going to watch til the end but Jesus Christ every episode has been a pain to watch...

Aug 13, 2021 11:23 AM
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@ImmortalZero here's a better idea, just drop this show already if your rants are indicative of anything worthy. Don't bother being a completionist for the sake of completing a shitshow like this one.

What Niina did to re-jog Hiori's memory about the Common to save her older sister Mio, I really appreciate having Niina as the plot mover, like as if she's the only sensible character in this horrible show that I can wholly trust to keep things moving. Hiori though...when will she ever learn to face reality, and the same goes for Ruka to help her partner regain the Reflectors' resonation of a connection.

Unless both Hiori and Ruka are to do anything noteworthy, I'm not gonna keep on holding the candle for anything decent. Hiori is just too sis-con feeling for Mio, and it's about high-time that she detaches the old memories to fight a proper fight with Ruka and stop playing a loner's battle.

The Reflectors on Shion's side are winning indefinitely, but it's Hiori whom has the final call, and whatever she does now, she's playing the damsel-in-distress character.

Now this is where it gets interesting with the cliffhanger, why do we have to wait for 12+ episodes just to finally have the plot move forward.
Aug 13, 2021 1:10 PM
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Really stupid episode, i hate both Ruka and Hiori, such a disgrace to Reflectors, all they do is just whine and blame each other. The only good thing was when Ruka tried to kill Mio,really i hate Mio more than Shion now, they deserve to die together as soon as possible. Only Niina is good character in this anime.
Well i guess that's how dark reflectors was born, if reflector overload with despair and grief they ring became red and instead of hope they use despair. Both Ryoka and Amiru deserved what they get this episode, Mio and Shion are next.
only 5 episodes left. Since we saw Hiori as character for second game with 2 swords, is it death flag for Ruka? I don't see any other way for Hiori to get second sword unless it's given by other reflector.
Now Common is open, the AASA cant ignore situation anymore and maybe, just maybe we finally get answers about this organisation.
My prediction for the next episode - we see in full dark reflector Hiori form and her battle with Ruka, i expect conclusion to Uta vs Niina too, Mio and Shion enter common together.
Aug 13, 2021 1:12 PM
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Ahhhhh this is frustrating, way too frustrating, I mean Hiori's psychology is kinda understandable for how she acts toward her sister and what she suffered because of that but it seems like she doesn't understand that not only her sister is here for her, Ruka etc are still very important but now it's too late and because of her mistakes the only issue is to save her now I guess, I'm still interested to see what's next and I'm still kinda enjoying the show but as I said... it's so frustrating haha
Aug 13, 2021 2:51 PM
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Aww Ruka is being a real mvp here and Hiori is just ruining it all. It's gonna be such BS when Mio gets redeemed.

Looks like we are approaching end game.
Aug 13, 2021 8:28 PM
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In Japanese: mendokusai! I like Ruka but Hiori is the worst heroine: annoying, stupid, simplistic. I hate her. Like I said, mendokusai.
Aug 13, 2021 8:58 PM
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I wonder how this will tie in with the game now
Aug 14, 2021 1:33 AM
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Although Hiyori's behavior is understandable, Ruka-chan needs a new buddy, Niina, I think she can handle this role quite well. But in general, they didn"t explain anything to the poor girls, they gave them rings, but there was no use from Yuzu and Lime, nor from Momo. And I am still of the opinion that Shiro stupidly deceived Hiyori's Sister by showing her an illusion. Amira from Ryoka now became more irritated.
Aug 14, 2021 3:45 AM

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Ahhhh!!! Ruka is so annoying. I never thought that she is this annoying before but this episode proved to me this. Move on from your past and looking forward, Hiori!
何それ?意味分かんない
Aug 14, 2021 6:46 AM

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ok, now this is the second time Hiori blocked an attack that was meant for the enemy. She did it once also on a previous episode. lol

not enough Nina... this feels like they're trying to make Hiori into a drama queen.

Aug 14, 2021 3:29 PM

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i thought Hiori would go Hollow mode...lolz
3/5.


Aug 16, 2021 5:25 PM

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So the true objective of Shino et al. was to make Hiori despair so hard that her rampaging feelings alone would open the door to the Common?
Momo better return soon.
Aug 17, 2021 1:29 PM

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second times hiori mental weakness opened LOL
Aug 17, 2021 2:09 PM
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Ruka charging Mio was the best part of an otherwise depressing episode. The last three episodes have been nothing but people giving up. Really hope Ruka is able to beat some sense into these people.
Aug 17, 2021 5:06 PM

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know shits bad when even Ruka wants Hiori to catch these hands
Mar 6, 2022 4:05 PM
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Damn shit is about to go down now

Jul 6, 2023 11:36 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.
Jul 10, 2023 3:49 PM
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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.

Storyline 9/10
Characters 10/10
Art style 9/10
Music: 10/10

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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