[Matrixbeast]

Hibiki Volume 10.
Asumu is saved from the shoplifter by the old man, quietly retreated to the restaurant with him. He starts feeling broken, running from the restaurant and just going as far as he could. He makes it to a soccer field, and watches as they play, a fight breaking out between players as he cries, feeling weak and feeble.

However, everyone is having problems, with Ibuki and Akira coming across the monsters, but Akira getting hurt in the process. Ibuki heads on without her as he soon finds them once more. With backup from Hibiki, they're able to defeat the two and find the giant tortoise rhino! He displays the interesting ability to fly (Wha?), but is chased down by Hibiki and Ibuki (On one bike, no less), and is eventually shot down. They work together, Ibuki exploding shots on weak points of his shell to topple it over, giving Hibiki a chance to drum it to death, still using his new style.

In the meantime, the girl (Whose name I forgot) finally finds Asumu, starting up some small talk. They make a promise to see the movie Asumu missed together next time.

I rather liked this episode. While I do wish Asumu had more moments of strength, he was still alright here. And the last scene of him talking with the girl was rather nice. I enjoy when conversations can be lifting without dropping drama bombs like some shows pull off. I also liked some of the gags here, like Hibiki driving the bike while Ibuki had to shoot, and then telling him to just jump off out of nowhere as the bike crashes into a pile of junk. Ibuki's reaction after they defeat the monster was hilarious, too. Seems like Hibiki's ability to drive also extends to motorcycles, too~
The fighting was nice. It was cool to see Ibuki and Hibiki fighting together. The parent monsters, once again, had shit designs, but the demon tortoise-rhino was interesting enough, especially when he started pulling a Gamera.

Seems the value of the disk animals is starting to diminish, though. Darn.