[GodSpeedLove]

I think the "OOO memory wipe" effect you mentioned at the beginning has hit me, Die, because I also have no memory of this episode and I just watched it maybe 2 weeks ago. Maybe there'll be more I remember next time? I don't think OOO really shines with its episodic arc, unfortunately. I really enjoyed W for its fun and varied episodes, are there others that really knock it out of the park in that regard?

Now about episode 30, I am also quite curious about how big a role Dr. Maki originally played in the script. I'm not sure if I really pegged him as a major villain until this episode. After the show is over I would love for someone to post any original script ideas if there are any in the wild! I also wanted to highlight the one scene from the episode where Dr. Maki opens the door to his sister's room to see flames, that was a really cool effect and fantastic performance from his actor. It's a kind of experimentation I wish we saw more of in OOO!

Also, this episode surprised me with how dark the revelation about his sister was. Y'know, aside from the girl from Eiji's flashback, I don't think there's been any civilian death in this series so far? It's a surprising change of pace from the other shows I've seen! (Which is kind of odd for a show aimed at young kids...)

Finally, I have just recently polished off nearly all of the relevant OOO content, and I must say it was great! Excited to share my thoughts in the future episodes. Die, will you be covering the OOO 10th anniversary movie? I must say, I have some opinions about it, and I doubt I'm alone in that regard.