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Aug 6, 2021 10:34 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Well, at least they had some happy moments in the beginning of this episode with the fireworks.

Nina is lucky to have caring friends. This episode had both drama and action. It's actually nice to see Reflectors not trying to tear each other apart for a change. Negative feelings is still very much present in this show, unfortunately.
Aug 6, 2021 11:36 AM
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"Go back to your origins": Niina's answer to the naive Hiori seeking answers about her older sis Mio, before all of this began.

Mio really took care of Hiori without their parental figures, and putting on a facade for the younger sister who still thinks that their deceased mom is coming back home soon. To protect her smile at all times and show her a world that's different from what Mio is going through.

That's when she encountered Momo, and was instaneously dragged into the world of the Reflectors, saving Momo's fragmented heart Fragment, earning the synonymous ring. And as they say, the rest is history with their relationship as Reflector partners doing the exact same thing from the start.

The thing is, Mio hearing lots of negativity to save the out-of-control feelings of numerous girls, and the questioning begins. To put matters worse, Shion and Masochist Uta's feelings are dead on arrival, so there's no hope for them to be saved...and Hiori almost became a victim as well due to her growing-up years of upbringing.

The target is set, and the whole credits scene transitions back to Episode 1's opening with the exact replication of details. Now that Hiori knows the full story, what will she do about it?
Aug 6, 2021 11:46 AM
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the episode was WOW! At last one as a viewer can understand what actually happened, it was an exciting episode, the flashbacks of the sisters 😭😭
Aug 6, 2021 12:16 PM
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The episode was ok, i expected something more horrible than just questioning the existence of reflectors. The same was in the game many times,nothing new. This episode contradicts many things, the main one is Shino, if she was a normal girl in previous world, how can she become a existence that can distort others and get so much knowledge about common and reflectors, is there someone behind her? Yuzu/Lime did they kyubey route - if you help people as reflectors your dream will be granted.
This episode brings a lot of new questions, how dark reflectors was born, how they get all knowledge, there is still some pieces missing. Another questions if Mio is easily interacted with Common before, why now this place need some special ritual to open?
Aug 6, 2021 2:29 PM
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Oh yeah finally we know Mio's backstory and what happened for her as a reflector especially all she did for Hiori and how she lost, that was really interesting, it doesn't answer much though but we'll probably learn even more during the next episode
Aug 6, 2021 2:36 PM
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At least a decent episode. So we have a background about Hiori's sister and what made her take the dark side.
Aug 6, 2021 3:02 PM
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Finally a big reveal, took ages to get to it but it was worth it. Now what's left is to solve all this mess.
Aug 6, 2021 6:04 PM
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In the original timeline Mio was a normal blue reflector. But still these open questions: who is Shino? How other "colors" reflection besides blue exist? Maybe the rings color are linked with the emotion color (Momo's one is orange, like her fragment).

Btw, great episode.
Aug 6, 2021 10:54 PM
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Ah, Hiori is going to be in the upcoming game.
Aug 7, 2021 10:30 PM

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finally, some progress on the plot with that reveal.

Mio is a very kind older sister. Works hard too.

expecting some Hiori drama on next ep.
Liddo-kunAug 7, 2021 10:36 PM
Aug 7, 2021 11:07 PM

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so Hiori now knows the truth...so now what? she gonna go more emoness tantrums...sheeesh!
3/5.


Aug 8, 2021 10:01 AM
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RyuKazumaki said:
Ah, Hiori is going to be in the upcoming game.


You sure about that?
Aug 8, 2021 10:10 AM
Aug 9, 2021 9:58 AM
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Yes, the art style is a little different, but I'm glad that we'll see more of her!

Thank you!
Aug 9, 2021 5:15 PM

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Good flashback and insight on Mio but we're still missing many crucial points about the story.
At any rate we'll have to wait for Ruka to bring Hiori back home before we get a chance to hear any of that stuff.

And Hiori's in-game design for Second Light looks rad!
Aug 11, 2021 5:53 PM

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Good episode that explained a lot. This has been a great series and consistently good though nobody is really talking about it. This wasn't just made to sell the game as there is a sincere effort here. Characters are very likeable and lovable. This being rated 5.0 is laughable and not surprising on here.
Aug 14, 2021 10:36 AM
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Decent episode better late than never to get the full picture of what happened when Mio was a reflectior, god bless Niina.
I guess now Hiori has yet another reason to be a drama queen which all things considered is understandable.
ArtemisOrionAug 14, 2021 10:40 AM
Aug 16, 2021 9:34 AM

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oh my god this episode is very touching !!
Mar 6, 2022 4:03 PM
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RyuKazumaki said:
Ah, Hiori is going to be in the upcoming game.



That reminds me i should give the sequel a shot.

Jul 6, 2023 11:35 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 3:48 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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