黄泉のツガイ

I went back to episode 1 and Danji has a shadow... but not all the time lol. Whether it's on purpose or not, or just errors (and if so, might be fixed on bluray), it's inconsistent. Even Yuru at times doesn't have a shadow, and so don't a bunch of the villagers. Sure, Danji showed he could control when to show shadows, but still. Here are some examples: Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5

Ken's literally all of us trying to protect wildlife from Yuru and Yuru from becoming a criminal. Easily the most relatable one of the bunch and he's absolutely correct in his assessment that Yuru is in need of a parent figure more than anything else right now. Yuru has way too many guardian figures surrounding him, but they clearly lack the morality and emotional bond to truly be able to set him straight. Ken is such a breath of fresh air in this cutthroat/manipulative world for real. Ironic that Ken might just be the actual treasure that needs protecting in this series chock full of cold blooded killers

Danji: “I only saw him at a distance, but it was just one man with two swords.” Huh, wait how did he see those swords that were invisible to everyone except- Yuu: “You’re a Daemon, aren’t you.” Ah. I like how much this one reveal answers and recontextualizes. That’s why Danji always wanted to go hunting with Yuru, we got the answer to who Fake Asa’s other half was, it’s why Kyoka was important enough to actually know the way off the mountain, and it’s probably why Oshirasama noticed Danji and came to help. Also explains why Danji was able to just zoom around on Oshirasama without anyone noticing.

This was my first thought, because the raid on the mountain really emphasized that none of the villagers could see the swords. It was... laid on pretty thick, actually. Multiple shots of Mr. Manbun walking around with empty hands, villagers confused at what was going on, Mr. Manbun stopping to remind himself that the peasants can't see his 'swords,' really, it was quite excessive. Which is why I zero'ed in on the "sword" comment from Danji. I also wondered why Horse Girl immediately showed up to offer help, but was willing to write that off as "plot convenience." As for the highway scene... I just assumed Horse Girl could hide a person riding on her partner, or something. They can make themselves visible at will, so it isn't outside of reason that some daemons, at least, can hide people close to them. But then Yuru pointed out the shadow bit, and I felt like an idiot because I never noticed. If we go back to watch previous scenes, I'm sure it would be consistent: no shadows. Well played. This was a great twist.

But I believe Ivan during his invastion did not sense Granny to be master and yet Fake Asa pretended to have received an order. Ivan all but confirmed this during the attack. First, the Fake Asa was acting far too reckless in front of her supposed "Master." She just wasn't prioritizing Granny's defense. Then, yeah, the other half never showed up to help. All but confirming that the Granny wasn't in control. Which then begs the question... just who is this Kyoka? What is her role in the village? And is she leading the 'sane' faction opposed to the extremist? "Danji" said his job was as a bodyguard, to protect Yuru from the "Bandits." We already know there are multiple factions within Higashi Village, and Kyoka/Danji clearly aren't apart of the "Bandit/Extremist" group.

That ending is so sad, I'm sure fake Asa, Danji and Kyouka all care about Yuru, but with what is all happening and his life being constantly targeted, I can see why he'd lash out in this way. It's a lot to take in, but I hope Yuru is able to come to realize they're not his enemy, and I hope their sacrifice isn't what is needed for him to learn that.  On a more positive note, the aliens were an interesting addition to the cast. I was not ready for a dog to be a master lol. I like how they ended up acting like fans of the other daemons.  Poor Ken, the youngest one and yet will have to act like an older brother to raise Yuru right, and teach him common sense of the modern era.  I like how Jin was prepared, he isn't going let Dera drink on his tab lol.

I like how Jin was prepared, he isn't going let Dera drink on his tab lol. That was quite the hilarious callback! Dera's first thought was "I'm totally going to mooch" and Jin immediately realized as much... who then called up the girls and gave them strict instructions not to let Dera bankrupt him 😆 Also, darkly hilarious how Jin was brutally honest with the girls (killed that stalker and disposed of the body), and they just thought he was being silly with them. The girls... truly don't know they are dealing with Deamon Yakuza. I hope that doesn't get them killed or in trouble later on :S

Those working girls just thought Jin had, at most , roughed up the stalker. They thought he was being silly when he claimed to have murdered the guy and fed his body to the fishies. You know, 'tough guy' talk. This is the same Jin that casually introduced himself as a terrorist, amongst other "jobs" the Kagemori's ask of him. I really don't think they realize just who they are dealing with. And not just the 'daemon' part.

I already love the two alien Daemons and their doggie master. It's cute how they started freaking out when they learned Left and Right's names. 😆 I was expecting a tearful reunion with Danji, not a massive bombshell being dropped on us . That explains why no one saw him on the highway when he was riding with Oshirasama. That entire scene was painful. Like, I'm pretty sure that Danji genuinely cares about Yuru and didn't befriend him to spy on him, but at the same time, you really can't blame Yuru for blowing up and not trusting him. 😢 Despite Yuru's reaction, I'm sure he'll still try to rescue Fake Asa after learning what happened to her.

You can tell Danji being a daemon and Kyouko being his master definitely hurt Yuru. Like we all knew that Granny Yamaha was up to no good, but those two seemed to be the last people in the village that Yuru felt he at least had an authentic connection with. On another note, I really like how we have a master that is a dog. More so, the point is daemons don't care so much who their master is; what matters most is the relationships. Clearly those Daemons love their master. (I mean, who wouldn't lol?)

She wrote her name on the milk 😭😭 Honestly, fair. I live alone, but I still be writing my name any bottles I use a straw out of so guests know to use the unmarked bottles. I love the kitty just travels by loafing on Ken's head, this is so adorable 🥹 Embrace The Cat as a Hat. Reject The Cat and the Hat. I have to raise Yuru-san right. Ken is a single mother. Children be having children smh my head. 🎶 ~ Here come the men in black ~🎶 Man. I really hope pugs are bred out of their flat faces. Poor babies. Bitch, that’s just Deoxys language; you can’t fool me 😤 But dogs (and cats) are our masters, hello??? Yall gotta get with the program. the kitty saying he’ll be friends too oh my goodness I fucking love the music for Oshirasama. I wish it were diegetic just for added humor and ✨whimsy✨. Every time she speaks, or there is a focus on her, let there be her own whimsical theme music. Sir. If I had a nickel for every time Arakawa has escort bars and the girls who work at them as some unofficial intelligence agency, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, and it’s not even weird that it’s happened twice. Wait, is Danji Fasa’s partner? AAAAAAAAAAAH Man, poor Yuru 🥺 I hope he and Danji can reconcile. Next episode being called “Yuru and Danji” has me hoping it's going in that direction. And Kyoka, I’m hoping, is more of a morally grey character. I put my trust in Arakawa that there is more to Kyoka than meets the eye. Poor Danji and Fasa, though. Having to be more lies in the life of someone they cared for 💔 And poor Yuru in that being beaten with a hammer of how many lies were surrounding him as he grew up. All these twists have me permanently gagged. Never would I have guessed Danji as a daemon let alone as Fasa's other half. But I like that this episode is sowing even more seeds of how inconspicuous daemons and their masters can be.

This week's chock full of plot twists! There's the minor one with the duo-in-suits-and-the-dog. Who'd thought that the dog would instead be the master? Then, there's Danji. Felt odd that Fake Asa's partner was nowhere to be seen, and even Ivan pointed that out last week. I was also under the assumption that Yamaha was their master, when it turned out to be Kyouka instead. That explained how nobody batted an eye at a boy cruising along the motorway. Yuru's understandably got trust issues afterwards, and wanted to be left alone. Kyouka seemed to mean well, but given her method it's only natural for him to be pissed off. Hope he'll use that time to cool down. On a lighter note, it's hilarious how shocked Yuru was when he was told the cops will arrest him should he kill somebody else, no matter the reason.

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