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Finally found time for the latest episode and, of course, I loved it. Garo really seems to be playing up the horror aspect this season. It works for me, even thought I love the show the most when its bringing in more of the overall mythology of its world.

I liked the flashback to Raiga's youth - it wasn't as mind-blowing as Kouga's flashbacks, but Raiga seems that have a pretty trauma-free childhood for a change. I can't say that it added a ton of depth to the wind chime maker, but it was a nice little touch of pathos and it helped justify the way they played the fight (which was very nicely done - it's cool to see the show go for something other than crazy over-the-top wire work or CGI sometimes).

I'm not sure what I was supposed to get out of the stuff with Mayuri at the end, but the cinematography was quite nice. I still miss her giant hat from episode 1, though.