[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

The resolution with Seiya is especially striking in that regard, because that last scene is played less as a child overcoming bullies through belief in himself

Except that that's literally what it is. Thanks to Baku, Seiya has a renewed faith in his dreams, and thus isn't letting what other snotty kids say get to him anymore.

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Anywho, I've really dug these past two episodes. The second part especially hit all of the rights notes with me; especially in terms of presentation and atmosphere. The entire thing felt like there was an encroaching feeling of doubt and guilt over the entire story, only to then shine a light of hope despite it all.

That, combined with the build up we've gotten with both the story and the characters over these past 13 episodes has really gotten me excited to see what direction everything is gonna go in. I seriously doubt I'd be nearly as invested if this show were paced like, say, Build, and these past two episodes were episodes 4 and 5, for example.

Given how high tensions are right now, especially between Baku and the cops, I am very interested in seeing how Seven is going to handle the NOX situation come next episode!