High School DxD Hero - Episode 9 Discussion / Poll

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[B214]

Spoiler for 9:

Diehauser looks ugly and dumb. >__> Riser looks more beautiful than his sister. Something must be wrong with the animation world.

[Gaizafaiz]

Originally Posted by B214

Spoiler for 9:

Diehauser looks ugly and dumb. >__> Riser looks more beautiful than his sister. Something must be wrong with the animation world.

Agreed. This is all due to fujoshis.

Back to the topic, the episode was okay. The pacing for the first half feels weird. But, it may be just me. The part where Irina contemplates whether to follow Xenovia or not for Issei is sooo fucking damn cute. I was dying of happiness.

The second half was okay. Didn't see anything wrong with the pacing. But as you said, Diehausar looks ugly.

[Royalknightftw]

I quite liked the episode. They did well handling Issei's trauma scene but some of the animation parts were really off. Here is hoping the Blu-ray version will fix it

[Lex79]

I liked it. Isswi isn't as dense as one may thought but he actually has reasons to be afraid to take the next step. And finally the girls understood his problems and helped him. A very heartwarming moment.

[Seafoam]

Hades looks a lot better than I thought he was gonna look. As for Diehauser, it looks like Miyama-Zero himself slightly redesigned his face, given that he designed him for the anime.

[godz]

Hades is fucking tall and ... nice? I say that batch of colors makes it pleasing to the viewer.

[ImperialFlameGod8190]

As an LN reader once again i find this episode to be a letdown. Had you ended the last episode with the moment it makes more sense but starting it with it doesn't have the same flare.
Xenovia getting involved actually takes away from the moment and Irina makes it worse. I mean damn if they're gonna have Irina involved why the hell make her a damn angel.
I know what's coming but honestly seeing it makes it easier to be critical but it is what it is.

[GDB]

Originally Posted by ImperialFlameGod8190

Xenovia getting involved actually takes away from the moment and Irina makes it worse. I mean damn if they're gonna have Irina involved why the hell make her a damn angel.

You're literally complaining about things that were in the LN. It's not like they're going to remove a fanservice scene, so not sure what you were expecting.

[darkofficer]

it seems that every episode is a letdown for you. and for those other 2 complaints isn't the same in the novels.

''As a LN reader'' it was a good episode

[Benigmatica]

Wow, that was some intense healing in the first half. Still, I have to say that there will always be politics whenever a big event is happening in the underworld.

Anyways, can't wait for the next episode! Also, who remembers Riser Phenex?

[ImperialFlameGod8190]

Originally Posted by GDB

You're literally complaining about things that were in the LN. It's not like they're going to remove a fanservice scene, so not sure what you were expecting.

I can't deny that it was like that but when i remembered this scene i got a different vibe sue me.

[Gaizafaiz]

It feels like they are making Irina lewder in the anime. Which I like since she gets so little screen time in the novel. Hopefully there's more to it.

[The 48th Ronin]

Finally, AinzHades, Rudiger & Diehauser made their debut. And I pity the folks who think Ise is another mindless harem MC.

Diehauser looks weird. Some lapses in drawing probably.

PS: Praise Passione for that Le Fay eye-catch.

[ImperialFlameGod8190]

Originally Posted by The 48th Ronin

PS: Praise Passione for that Le Fay eye-catch.

The eye-catches have been on point this season

Originally Posted by Gaizafaiz

It feels like they are making Irina lewder in the anime. Which I like since she gets so little screen time in the novel. Hopefully there's more to it.

It's not that they're making Irina lewder but it's more like she's now part of the daily hijinks so stuff is going to happen.

[Kirihara_R]

Hmmm the "healing session" is a bit of a let down for me (really only a bit) , I wonder why? Maybe because the tension is already tone down from last week that I find the emotions lacking compared to the time when I read the ln ..nevertheless its still a good episode

[BWTraveller]

I only noticed one thing I thought was odd (in the uncensored version): when Koneko is kneeling down as they all come in for some reason she's completely bare-chested, no robes at all, and then for several more clips afterward her robe is back on again. Dumb thing to notice perhaps but still.

And speaking of Koneko, seems like she's just getting more and more enthusiastic and blatant about her marking, this time deliberately and specifically pressing her butt into his crotch. And for some reason licking his nipple!?

I'm constantly surprised to see that so many little girls adore Boob Dragon. I can't help but wonder what that show's going to do to the culture of this new generation...

The new style of game sounds interesting, looking forward to what's coming.

[Benigmatica]

Originally Posted by The 48th Ronin

Diehauser looks weird. Some lapses in drawing probably.

More importantly, I want to see him speak on the next episode!

[ImperialFlameGod8190]

Originally Posted by Kirihara_R

Hmmm the "healing session" is a bit of a let down for me (really only a bit) , I wonder why? Maybe because the tension is already tone down from last week that I find the emotions lacking compared to the time when I read the ln ..nevertheless its still a good episode

THANK YOU.

Originally Posted by BWTraveller

I only noticed one thing I thought was odd (in the uncensored version): when Koneko is kneeling down as they all come in for some reason she's completely bare-chested, no robes at all, and then for several more clips afterward her robe is back on again. Dumb thing to notice perhaps but still.

And speaking of Koneko, seems like she's just getting more and more enthusiastic and blatant about her marking, this time deliberately and specifically pressing her butt into his crotch. And for some reason licking his nipple!?

I'm constantly surprised to see that so many little girls adore Boob Dragon. I can't help but wonder what that show's going to do to the culture of this new generation...

The new style of game sounds interesting, looking forward to what's coming.

I mean the devils already have an eccentric like Serafall so Issei isn't THAT horrible role model wise

[Dengar]

I liked the episode, but I'm so confused. One minute everybody is calling Issei the worst human being in the world, then a minute later they're rubbing their tits all over him.

Which one is it?