[Androzani84]

So this is one of the best received episodes in my mini community I’ve been pilfering discord comments and memes from. And despite thinking this whole Hanasaku arc really could’ve been done with several episodes ago, I too think it’s a very good episode.

Also, this episode was Vail’s full debut, since Legacy Vail 4 hadn’t come out when this episode aired. The one reaction to his appearance here, contrasting with how much hype his debut generated, was an unimpressed “Is that bad guy just Vice painted red?”

Also, Sakura gets a new weapon. It’s at this point that Toei figured they could reuse weapon props from old seasons that would probably never see use again.



Kamishisugi!

Sakura: Love-chan!

Lovekov: Chief Akaishi explodes and scatters…

But in all seriousness, Lovekov Hashibiroko Genome was previously the Fighting Jackal Raider’s Territory Scythe from Zero-One (yes, that weapon had a name)

Also, now both Sakura and Hana are in the Weekend uniforms.





Ikki: It’s Ikki’s…

Vice: And Vice’s…

Both: Stamp Navi!

Ikki: And today’s stamp is this one!

Hashibiroko!

All’s Well that Ends Well! Look around without running! Shoebill! Because I’m always moving!

Ikki: Hashibiroko Genome is a Vistamp that grants a strong cutting power, thanks to the refinement of the Karizaki father and son, Sakura can use it to free people from their demons the way I can with my upgrades.

George: Karate Girl is getting stronger constantly, especially with the aid of leftovers from the destruction of ZAIA. Just like this Legend.

Desire Driver: Hibiki!

George: The strongest and most experienced Oni in Kanto, Hibiki. He gave up his name and normal life to become a stronger warrior. With his Armed Saber, Hibiki can cut through any Makamou, no matter how strong.

Hibiki: I’m always training.

George: And I’d like to thank Ikki for letting us do this in his bedroom while my lab is fumigated.

Ikki: Oh this isn’t my room, there’s a lot of stuff in there I don’t want my parents to see.

George: Well… thank you for letting me use Daiji’s room.

Ikki: Daiji told everyone to keep out of his room while he was at FENIX. And there’s no way my mom would let us in her room

George: Then whose room is this?

Ikki: I don’t remember. Must be because of Vice’s contract blocking my memory of it.

(Cue Sakura and Hana, both wearing towels around their hair and bodies, entering the room, taking one look at the boys in there, before all involved scream)

Vice: We hope you enjoy the next instalment. (Resumes screaming)