[Locke]

Kouta why didn't you fight?! Why did you just roll about in the water, as Hase was getting killed?! After everything this episode, that was just pathetic!

Meh, I don't care much either way. I didn't know Yuuya or Hase, so my emotional investment in the whole situation is only that of a base natural human to human compassion level. I think Butcher handled his characters so much better in Madoka, and that series was only short.

Actionwise it was once again a fairly weak effort. Hase's Invess form was really obviously a costume, and when they look that cheap it pulls you out of the whole thing. That said the arrival of the Four Energy Riders was extremely badass.

I know this was a crucial turning point of the series, but I also think it was one of the weakest as well.