My only complaints for this episode is Maria's exaggerated expression during the magic circle scene. Maybe they also went a bit overboard in the kitchen, but I guess it's within my threshold. I'm surprised they didn't lengthen the magic circle explanation thing, because the episode would have reeked of Maria overload
which is not exactly a good thing provided with what they did. Although it would'nt have hurt if the people other than Battler looked a bit more surprised with Maria's sudden change of behavior.
Jessica's character was toned down, with her wanting to kill the culprit herself and her lung problem not being explained. The people walking around the mansion was a nice touch, specially with the explanation that the culprit knows the keys that is in the servant's room. Eva's talk with Battler is also good. Are they eating mackerel?? XD Battler's kitchen scene was well done, although there were a bit of unnecesary effects, but I guess that shows how Battler was feeling that something is there. I'm a bit disappointed with his comeback though, it would've been nice if he laughed about the scorpion medal. Shirabe played in this scene and I loved it.
People looked normal with Natsuhi having a gun, and the Natsuhi-Eva scene was also toned down in punch. It's not badly done though. Pacing was improved, and it ended where most people predicted where it should (when will we get the full Golden Slaughterer bgm?
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Highlights
- Good voice acting. Battler redeemed himself in this episode from the previous one.
- In-story theorizing.
- Kinzo hiding under the bed
- Shirabe, and Core BGM.
- Pacing was improved compared to the previous episodes.
- Kumasawa's HIIIIIIIIII!!!!
- No censors!! This time it's clearer.
Meh
- Maria's overboard facial expressions.
- Guns are supposed to startle you when you first see it. Also, pointing it at someone should've at least generated some reactions from the spectators.
- Jessica's lack of character in this episode.
- Shameless plugging for the second time.
I hope they start the next episode with Golden Slaughterer so we can finally hear it in full
. I gave this episode a 9/10 this time, because a lot has improved. I'm expecting the next episode to be better.