[GoldenXtreme]

Okay, yes, Revice is officially clicking for me now. I feel a little bad saying this, but I think taking Hiromi out of the picture is letting the show feel more focused. We have a refreshing take on a berserk form, some great scenes for all the main characters, and a good balance of levity and drama. I think Vice is not exactly betaying Ikki so much as he is enjoying his newfound freedom a little too much, kind of like a dog that slipped its leash off and won't come back to its caretaker, haha. I'm looking forward to seeing the two of them work out their differences. Daiji got some good scenes trying to cope with Hiromi's "death" and his incredibly suspicious boss, it's been so long since he's done much of anything! Aguilera has approached Olteca to try and work together, and whether she fired Tamaki out of good will or if she was just using him is left interestingly ambiguous. I'm still rooting for her redemption but she does NOT make it easy sometimes. The Sakura taking in Tamaki was really great, poor kid deserves a nice place to live and a second chance! The fights were also cool! They really showed off both Revi and Vice's coordination AND Jack Revice's ferocity! This might be my favorite episode yet!