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Weird how Zeztz didn't get to say his "Kiero" catchphrase in an episode literally titled, "Kieru". Should've saved that for the second part where he actually does the Banish.

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Fortunately, that's about the *only* thing in this episode I found frustrating and confusing? Honestly, part of what makes it frustrating is that otherwise, I do really appreciate the effort to finally elaborate on some of this stuff in that scene? I wish it were more explicit whether or not Capsems are one of a kind or not, because if they were, that would make the stakes of Baku losing one even more clear and palplable, but that's mostly specific to this current plot thread with Recovery. In general, even just establishing that kind of loosey-goosey rule that the machines don't work entirely at Baku's convenience is really all the logic I was asking for, so long as more plot threads don't pop up that make me want to ask more questions, anyway.

Yeah, I figured you'd be happy to finally get some Capsem lore. Both Zero and Nox act like they're super important, so I feel like the mysteriousness of them so far has been deliberate. Perhaps the reason why the dispensers can only dispense a limited amount per mission is due to them manifesting from Baku's dream experience. However, Recovery was actually drawn by Nem, which happened to be the exact one Nox was looking for, so I wonder if the person using the dispenser is a significant variable.

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Plus, the direction in this one is pretty great? I've really learned to love Shibasaki's work over the years, and even though it seems like next week is the one where he's really going to go nuts, even here, I think there are plenty of great touches you might not have gotten from somebody else. It's fun seeing how every director approaches the concepts a little differently, and I liked this version of Baku going to sleep, for example.

I'm just excited to see illuminated Physicam Impact! The effect was more red this time, compared to the orange hue from the first episode.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Nem's shoes were very distracting. Girl is going to fall off of those things and break her neck.

Idols are probably trained to dance in platform shoes, so don't worry about it too much.

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Originally Posted by Frontier

Dang, Nox straight up shooting them with his gunblade. He even woke Baku up! He's getting a lot more serious now.

Also, it's officially referred to as a "Launcher Mode", which makes it sound even more painful to get shot by!

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Originally Posted by Frontier

So Zero can give Baku an invitation into anything...though Baku with that fake mustache and artist cosplay was all him.

Zero did say that Baku's experience as an agent carries in to reality after all.

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Originally Posted by Sunred

As for the sneezing cliche, there is this piece of article I found out of curiosity.
https://asia-archive.si.edu/the-big-...%20loves%20you.

Man, I've seen this trope so many times I didn't even realize it originated in Japan.