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Jul 17, 2008 12:41 AM
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That was a pretty good episode and we got more of Wanyuudou's background story.
Jul 23, 2008 10:02 AM
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So no one was sent to hell AND we got some background!!! I wanna know about the other two now ^__^



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Aug 21, 2008 9:41 AM
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i like the way the background comes out, though this ep is a four
Sep 9, 2008 6:33 PM
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Wanyuudou's background was pretty interestin.


Nov 28, 2008 9:54 PM
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Kinda curious about the background of Ren and Hone Onna. Although I wasn't too clear on which one was Wanyuudou in the flashback.
Feb 7, 2009 5:43 PM
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Wanyuudou was the carriage's wheel. The burning one they showed at the end of the flashback that rolled of and apparently, didn't die with his master, who happens to be a princess. I wonder what era that was in.

That was a great episode. Had me breathing sighs of relief twice.
Mar 25, 2009 7:19 PM
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tahnks i had neither understood who was wanyuudoo
Apr 13, 2009 2:28 AM
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I liked atmoshpere in this episode. Story was sad, but it was really good episode :)
Jul 4, 2009 8:22 PM
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Was it just me or was that the first time ever that an episode didn't include someone being sent to hell. Interesting... They totally broke the flow didn't see that coming.
Sep 4, 2009 1:23 AM

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I enjoyed it. It was a good change of pace in comparison to the typical "Cry about something pointless and send someone to hell over it" theme. I hope they can give more insight into all of their backgrounds as well in the upcoming eps.
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Sep 26, 2009 7:43 AM

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Nice, noone was sent to hell in this episode. Oh and Enma talking sideways to that driver is hot. <3

and +1 for Wanyuudo.
I thought at first that the princess was Enma, then I remembered that she wasn't a princess.
Jan 13, 2010 2:52 PM

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i guess it was pretty good an im glad we got 2 see how Wanyuudou died and stuff... i just dont see y ppl who wanna send som1 2 hell dont see the back story first...
Apr 16, 2010 8:23 PM

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wow, a happy ending for once! ... sort of.

the beginning of this episode dragged a bit but it definitely improved. i'm SO glad the string was not pulled. this has got to be the first. woo!!!
Jul 9, 2010 10:42 AM
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I think this is my favorite episode so far... Wanyuudou ftw, saving the driver's life and making him come to his senses.
Jul 28, 2010 1:24 AM

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Nice background episode.
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I liked atmoshpere in this episode. Story was sad, but it was really good episode :)
Aug 24, 2010 12:39 PM
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Wow, really great episode. I like how Wanyuudo's backstory unfolded without any drama or explanations; just him reminiscing quietly about it while it's up to the viewers to interpret.
Oct 30, 2010 3:18 PM

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Nice episode, first time somebody didn't pull the string and didn't had intention to kill the one he or she hated,, well he was already dead so he couldn't have...

Isn't Enma going to be punished for this? I mean she didn't maked it in time so if he really wanted to send the grandpa to Hell he couldn't which would be Enma's fault?... Well maybe I'm thinking too much

Interesting to see some more background information, the only thing I don't understand is how Wanyuudo changed into what he is now from a wheel...? I mean a wheel doesn't have a soul right? I hope they'll explain this :)
Jan 27, 2011 2:21 AM

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I kind of internally lol'd when Ai was at first like, "We still have time," when handing the truck driver dude the doll, and then when Ren stepped in and said it was annulled, Ai was then like, "We were too late." It was kind of emotionless, as it usually is with Ai, but I think because it was said so dryly that it made me grin.

I liked this episode! It was different yet again. And yay, more back story and this time for Wannyoudo!
Feb 19, 2011 5:38 AM

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Nice background story for Wannyoudo.
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Mar 1, 2011 7:25 AM

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So Wannyoudo is a cart wheel? Interesting xD
First time ever no one went to hell phew...
Apr 7, 2011 12:15 PM

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This episode was pretty amazing <3 I want more like this one, i love it (^^)
Jan 27, 2012 3:01 PM

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That was a good episode! :)
Apr 18, 2012 9:44 PM

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aww he's a wheel
Aug 9, 2012 6:53 AM

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Nice episode it was great to get some more information behind the story of Wanyuudou! Kikuri was quite funny in this episode :D
Aug 19, 2012 11:33 AM

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Annisa said:
Wanyuudou was the carriage's wheel. The burning one they showed at the end of the flashback that rolled of and apparently, didn't die with his master, who happens to be a princess.
DannySEN said:
So Wannyoudo is a cart wheel? Interesting xD
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So Wanyuudou was a cart wheel...?

Actually I think he was the driver of the cart, no? At least that's the conclusion I came to, from what he said about having had confidence in his handling of the road...

Either way, it was awesome to see about Wanyuudou's past, these episodes are getting better and better :) And also, I was just thinking before watching this episode that 'it'd be interesting to see an episode where no one gets sent to hell', and right then it happens xD
First episode to get me a bit teary-eyed, looking forward to seeing more things about Ren's and Hone Onna's pasts :)
Aug 23, 2012 7:45 AM

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DannySEN said:
So Wannyoudo is a cart wheel? Interesting xD
Ruhenheim said:
So Wanyuudou was a cart wheel...?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wany%C5%ABd%C5%8D

And also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hone-onna

I think it would've been nice if the subs added TL notes explaining that they're based on youkai from Japanese folklore.
Sep 17, 2012 12:07 AM

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Thank you Jenii ^

Episode has some weird force drama, but it ended well. Kikuri is so creepy cute, I wonder who she is.
Sep 28, 2012 11:24 PM

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He didn't pull the string, but he'd do it if he could. Still looking forward for a MC like the otaku guy from earlier.
Nevertheless, I like that they change how they show each episode. It doesn't feel like repetitive as season 1.

Ohh. And did you guys see how Hone Onna transformed? That was hottt!
Dec 5, 2012 4:33 AM

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i thought Wannyoudo was the driver of the cart? Either way was a really nice change to see someone NOT go to hell for a change, and also the get some background just hope the other two get an episode at least now as wel.
Mar 2, 2013 3:49 PM

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DannySEN said:
So Wannyoudo is a cart wheel? Interesting xD
First time ever no one went to hell phew...

In this season at least. It took till episode 26 of the first season for someone not to send someone to hell. I like the interesting possibilities that occur though.
Mar 28, 2013 1:52 PM

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Wow it's quite a touching episode. In the end, it's just a matter of different perspectives :D
May 26, 2013 7:21 AM
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No one was sent to hell! Wow, I'm suprised. I like the way in which they told us background of Wannyuudo - it was really subtel. We don't exactly know much about him, but, finally, we know what happened to him.

I can't wait to see how it was with Ren any Hone Onna!
Oct 9, 2013 5:08 AM

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This is the first episode so far where no one went to hell!
Also I think my favorite character is Wanyuudo so it's nice to see some character development! :D
Dec 1, 2013 9:48 PM

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nice to see about Wanyuudou past and also liked to see how points of view can be different from each peoples eyes and how easy a misunderstanding is created. it had a really nice ending.

wonder if Wanyuudou was a cart wheel in his past or he was the driver i guess the driver.
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May 16, 2014 1:30 PM

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aww he's a wheel


He's always been the wheel look at the first season.

First time someone didn't pull the string

People in this series are dumb ass for pulling the string in the first place
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Oct 11, 2014 3:22 AM

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Great episode! They really stepped up the quality!

Nice to see Wanyuudo get some backstory on his past.

Dec 2, 2014 1:34 PM

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I rather loved this episode!
nobody had been sent to hell :D!

Wanyuudo backstory!
My idea on what he is from this episode is as follows: Wan was the Driver of the carriage and fell off the cliff with the "princess" the wheel rolling away and burning is Signifying him meeting Enma and becoming what he is now.
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Apr 18, 2015 5:36 PM

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thrilling episode, not to mention the flashback of Wanyuudo
Sep 22, 2015 3:38 AM

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A (kinda) happy ending in my Jigoku Shoujo? Blasphemy! See? You can do it if you try. Nice change of pace.
Sep 26, 2015 4:38 AM

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Well the old man has blood on his hands so I don't really feel sorry for him. But still good thing no one had a pointless death.

Oh, pitiful shadow cloaked in darkness.
Thy actions cause men pain and suffering.
Thy hollow soul drowns in thy sins.
How would you like to see what death is like?
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Oct 8, 2015 9:40 PM

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Best episode so far
Jan 8, 2016 10:50 PM

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The contrast that this episode provides when compared to the rest of the series is storytelling gold. I have never particularly thought that Jigoku Shoujo was that amazing, until now. The compassion that all the characters showed (okay everyone but the little girl) was very heart warming. Most of the time I agree with the person who holds the grievance but this time I was on the side of the old man, especially after learning about his family. Wanyuudo ended up saving the guy anyway, and the old man ended up being a very sincere person.

The ending actually brought tears to my eyes. 5 - Loved it






Jan 18, 2016 6:21 PM

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This is my favorite episode so far!
May 4, 2016 12:28 AM

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Loved this episode, I didn't think they were allowed to help anyone but it's nice to see that they can.

I cant believe Wanyu was a wheel... I guess that explains why he always transforms to a flying burning wheel, guess I shouldn't be surprised if Hone's background reveals her being a corpse/skeleton zombie hybrid thing and Ren's being what? an eye?

Kikuri is adorable, I want to know her background too.
Apr 4, 2017 11:03 AM

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Wanyuudou~!!

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Jun 13, 2017 11:32 AM

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Very good episode. Poor old man.

Wanyuudou has some strengh. Stopping truck using only bare hands. PRO. :D
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Jul 12, 2017 4:05 PM
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glad the old guy didnt have to go to hell.
Nov 1, 2017 1:12 PM

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Annisa said:
Wanyuudou was the carriage's wheel. The burning one they showed at the end of the flashback that rolled of and apparently, didn't die with his master, who happens to be a princess. I wonder what era that was in.

That was a great episode. Had me breathing sighs of relief twice.


nope he was the driver & that why he turns in to the wheel
Mar 30, 2020 12:26 AM

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Hmm interesting. Now I want to see the flasback of the two others and I also want to see what Enma Ai's Grandma looks like.
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Sugram22 said:
Annisa said:
Wanyuudou was the carriage's wheel. The burning one they showed at the end of the flashback that rolled of and apparently, didn't die with his master, who happens to be a princess. I wonder what era that was in.

That was a great episode. Had me breathing sighs of relief twice.


nope he was the driver & that why he turns in to the wheel


Wanyuudou's name roughly translates to mean 'a wheel on a road', or alternatively 'wheel monk', the former referring to his original form.
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