[DreamSword]

Episode 19: The Resurrection Demon

It's incredible how much better the show is when it's not focused on Koichi.

This episode cemented in my mind that Koichi just isn't main focus material, as here, as a side character, I liked him alot better.

No, this episode is instead all about Komachi, the ghost lady. Her past regrets, why she's so attached to Kenji, and what she decides to do with the little time she's given to return to the living world.

This episode was a fantastic return to form after the drag that was the Ryujinoh arc. More world building via the unique flower that used to bloom in Akebono, the wonderful supporting cast(via Komachi), and showcasing just what Kenji is willing to do for the people he cares about.

The only part that I could see people possibly taking issue with is the very last scene, which, while the episode itself even lampshades how it somewhat undercuts the absolutely fantastic scene that came before it, I also understand not wanting to get rid of a valued member of the cast for good. It's kinda like a less extreme case of the ending of Kamen Rider W, you know?

I guess if I had to dish out any sort of real critique, it's that there isn't much to the action this time around. But when the atmosphere and characterization is so good I really can't complain, you know? I guess it would've been nice for Fudo to be around too, but given the hinted at connection between him and Komachi, I imagine they're saving that specific interaction for a later episode. And if it's anywhere near as good as this one was, I'm all for it.