Check out these deep-dive reviews and fan reactions to experience the episode's major reveals and character introductions:

: We see the results of Yuji’s training—a punch with a "time lag" that delivers a devastating second impact of cursed energy.

This episode marks a major tonal shift, moving from high-octane battles to a psychological exploration of what it means to be an adult—and what happens when a person’s kindness is twisted by malice.

: We meet Junpei Yoshino , a bullied student whose deep-seated resentment makes him the perfect target for Mahito’s manipulation. The episode brilliantly parallels Yuji’s search for purpose with Junpei’s descent into vengeance.